1974 Nissan Fairlady vs. 1956 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1974 Nissan Fairlady is newer by 18 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 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Fairlady (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1956 Simca Aronde. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1956 Simca Aronde.
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, 1974 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Simca Aronde. (90 Nm). This means 1974 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Nissan Fairlady | 1956 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Nissan | Simca |
Model | Fairlady | Aronde |
Year Released | 1974 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 90 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2450 mm |