1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1968 Austin 3-Litre is newer by 10 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (124 HP) has 54 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 540 kg more than 1958 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, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (108 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1968 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Austin 3-Litre | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Austin | Simca |
| Model | 3-Litre | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2450 mm |
