1984 Lotus Esprit vs. 1955 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1984 Lotus Esprit is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1955 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1955 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 107 kg more than 1955 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, 1984 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lotus Esprit | 1955 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Lotus | Simca |
Model | Esprit | Aronde |
Year Released | 1984 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2450 mm |