1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 (323 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 930 kg more than 1958 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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 (450 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Simca |
| Model | 500 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
