1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 1959 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe is newer by 10 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 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1959 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Simca Aronde weights approximately 260 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.
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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (190 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Simca Aronde. (89 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 1959 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
| Model | Coupe | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 39 L |
