1999 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1956 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 43 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1956 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1956 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 570 kg more than 1956 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, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | 1956 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Simca |
| Model | Camaro | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 39 L |
