2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette 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 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 443 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 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 432 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Simca |
| Model | Corvette | Aronde |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2450 mm |
