2001 Cadillac XLR vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 2001 Cadillac XLR is newer by 44 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Cadillac XLR (316 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 684 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, 2001 Cadillac XLR (401 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2001 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Cadillac XLR | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Cadillac | Simca |
| Model | XLR | Aronde |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |
