2002 Nissan Laurel vs. 1951 Simca Aronde
To start off, 2002 Nissan Laurel is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Laurel (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1951 Simca Aronde. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1951 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 470 kg more than 1951 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, 2002 Nissan Laurel (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Simca Aronde. (83 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Simca Aronde. 2002 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1951 Simca Aronde has manual transmission. 1951 Simca Aronde will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Nissan Laurel | 1951 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Nissan | Simca |
| Model | Laurel | Aronde |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
