1991 Lotus Esprit vs. 1951 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1991 Lotus Esprit is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1951 Simca Aronde. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1951 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 255 kg more than 1951 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, 1991 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Simca Aronde. (83 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1991 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Lotus Esprit | 1951 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Lotus | Simca |
| Model | Esprit | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 39 L |
