1972 Fiat 125 vs. 1959 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1972 Fiat 125 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1959 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Simca Aronde weights approximately 20 kg more than 1972 Fiat 125.
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, 1972 Fiat 125 (131 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Simca Aronde. (89 Nm). This means 1972 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 125 | 1959 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 125 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 39 L |
