1993 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 36 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 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 625 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, 1993 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Nissan 300 ZX | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Nissan | Simca |
| Model | 300 ZX | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
