1978 Austin Marina vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1978 Austin Marina is newer by 20 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Simca Aronde weights approximately 78 kg more than 1978 Austin Marina.
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, 1978 Austin Marina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1978 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Austin Marina | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Austin | Simca |
Model | Marina | Aronde |
Year Released | 1978 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |