1998 Nissan President vs. 1955 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 43 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 940 kg more than 1955 Simca Aronde.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Nissan President | 1955 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Nissan | Simca |
| Model | President | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2450 mm |
