1969 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 499 kg more than 1958 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, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Plymouth | Simca |
| Model | Barracuda | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2450 mm |
