1976 Buick Estate vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1976 Buick Estate is newer by 19 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 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 915 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, 1976 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Buick | Simca |
| Model | Estate | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |
