1978 Dodge Aspen vs. 1957 Simca Aronde

To start off, 1978 Dodge Aspen 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Dodge Aspen (100 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 515 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 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (109 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1978 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.

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