1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1956 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1968 Fiat 500 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Simca Aronde (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Simca Aronde should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500.
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, 1956 Simca Aronde (90 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm). This means 1956 Simca Aronde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 1956 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 500 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2450 mm |
