1980 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 22 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 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 40 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, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
| Model | Spider | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2450 mm |
