1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 110 is newer by 14 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 1,606 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (127 HP) has 57 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde.
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, 1971 Alpine A 110 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (109 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Alpine | Simca |
Model | A 110 | Aronde |
Year Released | 1971 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2450 mm |