1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1954 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1994 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1954 Simca Aronde. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1954 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1954 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, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Buick Roadmaster | 1954 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Buick | Simca |
| Model | Roadmaster | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |
