1996 Bentley Azure vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1996 Bentley Azure is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1544 kg more than 1958 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, 1996 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 662 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde. 1996 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1958 Simca Aronde has manual transmission. 1958 Simca Aronde will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Azure | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Bentley | Simca |
| Model | Azure | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 42 L |
