1977 Bristol 412 vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1977 Bristol 412 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Bristol 412 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1958 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, 1977 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1977 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Bristol 412 | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Bristol | Simca |
| Model | 412 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2450 mm |
