1968 Fiat 124 vs. 1956 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1968 Fiat 124 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 124 (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1956 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1956 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Simca Aronde weights approximately 40 kg more than 1968 Fiat 124.
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 Fiat 124 (112 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 1968 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 124 | 1956 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 124 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 39 L |
