1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (133 HP) has 63 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 775 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 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (108 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Simca |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2450 mm |
