1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 42 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 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (318 HP) has 248 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 1350 kg more than 1957 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 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (109 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Simca |
| Model | Silver Seraph | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2170 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2450 mm |
