1970 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1956 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 14 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. Both 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1956 Simca Aronde are equipped with a 1,290 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1956 Simca Aronde. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1956 Simca Aronde.
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, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider (138 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Simca Aronde. (90 Nm). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1956 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
| Model | Spider | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2450 mm |
