1979 Austin Marina vs. 1959 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1979 Austin Marina is newer by 20 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Simca Aronde weights approximately 100 kg more than 1979 Austin Marina.
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, 1979 Austin Marina (102 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Simca Aronde. (89 Nm). This means 1979 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Austin Marina | 1959 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Austin | Simca |
| Model | Marina | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1274 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |
