1981 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1952 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 29 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1952 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1952 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 820 kg more than 1952 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, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Simca Aronde. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1952 Simca Aronde has manual transmission. 1952 Simca Aronde will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1952 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Pontiac | Simca |
Model | Grand Safari | Aronde |
Year Released | 1981 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 88 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |