1971 Chrysler 160 vs. 1958 Simca Aronde

To start off, 1971 Chrysler 160 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,639 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler 160 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler 160 (79 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler 160 should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1958 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 Chrysler 160 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (108 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler 160 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde.

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