1978 Honda Prelude vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1978 Honda Prelude 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 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Prelude (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Simca Aronde weights approximately 16 kg more than 1978 Honda Prelude.
Because 1958 Simca Aronde is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Simca Aronde. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda Prelude (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Prelude | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | Prelude | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |
