1998 Lotus Elise vs. 1956 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1998 Lotus Elise is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Elise (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1956 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1956 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Simca Aronde weights approximately 266 kg more than 1998 Lotus Elise.
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 Lotus Elise (193 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lotus Elise | 1956 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Lotus | Simca |
| Model | Elise | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2450 mm |
