1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur vs. 1955 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1955 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 1955 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 1510 kg more than 1955 Simca Aronde. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 512 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 1955 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Simca |
| Model | Silver Spur | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2470 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2450 mm |
