1973 Bitter CD vs. 1959 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1973 Bitter CD is newer by 14 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 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bitter CD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bitter CD (226 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1959 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bitter CD should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 744 kg more than 1959 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, 1973 Bitter CD (427 Nm) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Simca Aronde. (89 Nm). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Simca Aronde. 1973 Bitter CD has automatic transmission and 1959 Simca Aronde has manual transmission. 1959 Simca Aronde will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Bitter CD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bitter CD | 1959 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Bitter | Simca |
| Model | CD | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 39 L |
