1988 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1953 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1953 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1953 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Simca Aronde weights approximately 56 kg more than 1988 Morgan Plus 4.
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, 1988 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 1988 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Morgan Plus 4 | 1953 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Morgan | Simca |
| Model | Plus 4 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |
