1997 Marcos Mantara vs. 1954 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantara is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1954 Simca Aronde. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1954 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Simca Aronde weights approximately 24 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Marcos Mantara | 1954 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Marcos | Simca |
| Model | Mantara | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1610 mm |
