1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 vs. 1951 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1951 Simca Aronde. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1951 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1951 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, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 (359 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Simca Aronde. (83 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Simca Aronde. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 has automatic transmission and 1951 Simca Aronde has manual transmission. 1951 Simca Aronde will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 | 1951 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Simca |
Model | 450 | Aronde |
Year Released | 1972 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4519 cc | 1220 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 6.8:1 |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 117 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 39 L |