1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 (231 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1957 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, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 (405 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Simca |
| Model | 500 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 405 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2450 mm |
