1967 Opel Olympia vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1967 Opel Olympia 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. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Olympia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Olympia (85 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Olympia should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Simca Aronde weights approximately 70 kg more than 1967 Opel Olympia.
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 Opel Olympia (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Olympia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Olympia | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Opel | Simca |
Model | Olympia | Aronde |
Year Released | 1967 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 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 | 890 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2450 mm |