1978 Opel Rekord vs. 1951 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1978 Opel Rekord is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Rekord (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1951 Simca Aronde. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1951 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 375 kg more than 1951 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 Opel Rekord (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Simca Aronde. (83 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Rekord | 1951 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Opel | Simca |
| Model | Rekord | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 39 L |
