1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1954 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1954 Simca Aronde. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1954 Simca Aronde.
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, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1954 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Abarth | Simca |
Model | Lancia 037 | Aronde |
Year Released | 1985 | 1954 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2450 mm |