1996 Buick Riviera vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1996 Buick Riviera 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Riviera weights approximately 740 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.
Because 1958 Simca Aronde is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Simca Aronde. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Buick Riviera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Riviera | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Buick | Simca |
| Model | Riviera | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2450 mm |
