1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 26 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 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen Visa (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Simca Aronde weights approximately 36 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Because 1958 Simca Aronde is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Simca Aronde. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Citroen Visa (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Visa | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Citroen | Simca |
Model | Visa | Aronde |
Year Released | 1984 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |