1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1971 Buick Riviera 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 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Riviera (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1070 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 Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 527 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Buick | Simca |
| Model | Riviera | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2450 mm |
