2000 Fiat Seicento vs. 1953 Simca Aronde
To start off, 2000 Fiat Seicento is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Fiat Seicento (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1953 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Seicento should accelerate faster than 1953 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Simca Aronde weights approximately 245 kg more than 2000 Fiat Seicento.
Because 1953 Simca Aronde is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Simca Aronde. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Seicento, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1953 Simca Aronde (88 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm). This means 1953 Simca Aronde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Seicento | 1953 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | Seicento | Aronde |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1114 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 39 L |
