1996 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1959 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1996 Reliant Scimitar 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 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Reliant Scimitar (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1959 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Simca Aronde weights approximately 87 kg more than 1996 Reliant Scimitar.
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 Reliant Scimitar (127 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Simca Aronde. (89 Nm). This means 1996 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Reliant Scimitar | 1959 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Reliant | Simca |
| Model | Scimitar | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 893 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2450 mm |
