1973 Opel Admiral vs. 1959 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1973 Opel Admiral 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 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1959 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Admiral weights approximately 495 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 Opel Admiral (227 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Simca Aronde. (89 Nm). This means 1973 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Opel Admiral | 1959 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Opel | Simca |
| Model | Admiral | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2784 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 227 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 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 | 1475 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 39 L |
