1968 Mazda Luce vs. 1955 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1968 Mazda Luce is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1955 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1955 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Luce weights approximately 90 kg more than 1955 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 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Luce | 1955 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Mazda | Simca |
| Model | Luce | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
