1978 Buick Regal vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1978 Buick Regal 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 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Regal (90 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 480 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, 1978 Buick Regal (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (108 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Buick | Simca |
| Model | Regal | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2450 mm |
