1970 Pontiac GTO vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1970 Pontiac GTO 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 6,546 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (256 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 660 kg more than 1957 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 Pontiac GTO (461 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac GTO | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Pontiac | Simca |
| Model | GTO | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6546 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2450 mm |
