1984 Opel Senator vs. 1959 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1984 Opel Senator is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Opel Senator (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1959 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Senator weights approximately 340 kg more than 1959 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 Opel Senator (186 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Simca Aronde. (89 Nm). This means 1984 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Opel Senator | 1959 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Opel | Simca |
| Model | Senator | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |
