1980 Lotus Esprit vs. 1956 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1956 Simca Aronde. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1956 Simca Aronde.
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 Lotus Esprit (277 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Simca Aronde. (90 Nm). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lotus Esprit | 1956 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Lotus | Simca |
| Model | Esprit | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2172 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2450 mm |
