1996 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1996 Daihatsu Charade 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 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Daihatsu Charade (89 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Simca Aronde weights approximately 66 kg more than 1996 Daihatsu Charade.
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 Daihatsu Charade, 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 Daihatsu Charade (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Daihatsu Charade | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Simca |
| Model | Charade | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2450 mm |
