1971 Buick GS vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1971 Buick GS 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 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick GS weights approximately 672 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, 1971 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1971 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick GS | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Buick | Simca |
| Model | GS | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2450 mm |
