1970 Fiat 130 vs. 1959 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1970 Fiat 130 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 130 (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1959 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1959 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 Fiat 130 (216 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Simca Aronde. (89 Nm). This means 1970 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 130 | 1959 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Fiat | Simca |
Model | 130 | Aronde |
Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 89 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |