2000 Honda City vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, 2000 Honda City is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,343 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda City is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Simca Aronde weights approximately 20 kg more than 2000 Honda City.
Because 1958 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 1958 Simca Aronde. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda City, 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, 2000 Honda City (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2000 Honda City will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda City | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | City | Aronde |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
