1990 Mazda 929 vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1990 Mazda 929 is newer by 32 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mazda 929 (110 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda 929 weights approximately 439 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, 1990 Mazda 929 (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mazda 929 | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Mazda | Simca |
| Model | 929 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2450 mm |
