1970 Opel Ascona vs. 1959 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1970 Opel Ascona 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 1,583 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Ascona (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1959 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Simca Aronde weights approximately 60 kg more than 1970 Opel Ascona.
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 Opel Ascona (120 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Simca Aronde. (89 Nm). This means 1970 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel Ascona | 1959 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Opel | Simca |
| Model | Ascona | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1583 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 39 L |
