1988 Honda Legend vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1988 Honda Legend is newer by 31 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 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 450 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.
Because 1957 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 1957 Simca Aronde. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend, 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, 1988 Honda Legend (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | Legend | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2450 mm |
