1969 Lotus Elan vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1969 Lotus Elan is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Simca Aronde weights approximately 81 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan.
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 Lotus Elan (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1969 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Elan | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Lotus | Simca |
| Model | Elan | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 889 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |
