1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1956 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1970 Buick Skylark 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. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Skylark (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1956 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1956 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 649 kg more than 1956 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, 1970 Buick Skylark (393 Nm) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 1956 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Buick | Simca |
| Model | Skylark | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2450 mm |
