1978 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 21 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro (165 HP) has 95 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 635 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, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (109 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Camaro | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Simca |
| Model | Camaro | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2450 mm |
