1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Simca Aronde would be higher. Both 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA and 1958 Simca Aronde are equipped with a 1,290 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Simca Aronde weights approximately 170 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 (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
Model | GTA | Aronde |
Year Released | 1967 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 960 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 |