1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1952 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant (53 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1952 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1952 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Simca Aronde weights approximately 190 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant.
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, 1952 Simca Aronde (88 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (83 Nm). This means 1952 Simca Aronde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 1952 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Simca |
| Model | Charmant | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1164 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2450 mm |
