1976 Seat 124 vs. 1953 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1976 Seat 124 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1953 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1953 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Simca Aronde weights approximately 50 kg more than 1976 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Seat 124 (90 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 1976 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Seat 124 | 1953 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Seat | Simca |
| Model | 124 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2450 mm |
