1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1953 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1953 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1953 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 549 kg more than 1953 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 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 1953 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Chevrolet | Simca |
Model | Corvette | Aronde |
Year Released | 1971 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 88 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 39 L |