1998 Hyundai Euro 1 vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (376 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Simca Aronde weights approximately 120 kg more than 1998 Hyundai Euro 1.
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, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (497 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Hyundai | Simca |
| Model | Euro 1 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1520 mm |
