1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 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 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 569 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (109 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Corvette | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Simca |
| Model | Corvette | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7440 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |
