1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1953 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1953 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1953 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Simca Aronde weights approximately 160 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (153 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1953 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
Model | GTA | Aronde |
Year Released | 1967 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 88 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 39 L |