1971 Nissan President vs. 1952 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1971 Nissan President is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1952 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1952 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan President weights approximately 625 kg more than 1952 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 Nissan President (236 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 1971 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Nissan President | 1952 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Nissan | Simca |
Model | President | Aronde |
Year Released | 1971 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2974 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 88 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2450 mm |