2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 43 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche (324 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1766 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, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 648 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Simca |
Model | Corniche | Aronde |
Year Released | 2000 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 324 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 738 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2736 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2450 mm |