1974 Rover 3.5 vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1974 Rover 3.5 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Rover 3.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Rover 3.5 (149 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Rover 3.5 should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 678 kg more than 1957 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, 1974 Rover 3.5 (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1974 Rover 3.5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Rover 3.5 | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Rover | Simca |
Model | 3.5 | Aronde |
Year Released | 1974 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 276 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2450 mm |