1968 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1959 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1959 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 350 kg more than 1959 Simca Aronde. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Simca Aronde. (89 Nm). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1959 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
| Model | Spider | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 39 L |
