1986 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1986 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 29 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chevrolet Caprice (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 942 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, 1986 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Chevrolet Caprice | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Simca |
| Model | Caprice | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1902 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |
