1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 6,331 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP) has 177 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1820 kg more than 1957 Simca Aronde. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (109 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Simca |
| Model | 600 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6331 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2450 mm |
