1992 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1955 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Camaro (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1955 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1955 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 440 kg more than 1955 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, 1992 Chevrolet Camaro (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Camaro | 1955 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Simca |
| Model | Camaro | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2450 mm |
