1978 Nissan Violet vs. 1959 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1978 Nissan Violet is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Violet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Simca Aronde. (56 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Simca Aronde weights approximately 74 kg more than 1978 Nissan Violet.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Nissan Violet | 1959 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Nissan | Simca |
Model | Violet | Aronde |
Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |