1996 Honda Civic vs. 1959 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1959 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Simca Aronde weights approximately 15 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic.
Because 1959 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 1959 Simca Aronde. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic, 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 Honda Civic (124 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Simca Aronde. (89 Nm). This means 1996 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 1959 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | Civic | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 89 Nm |
| 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 | 965 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |
