1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1956 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1956 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1956 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1790 kg more than 1956 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 600 (501 Nm) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1956 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Simca |
| Model | 600 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2450 mm |
