1992 Porsche 928 vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1992 Porsche 928 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 928 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1957 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 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Porsche 928 | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Porsche | Simca |
| Model | 928 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
