2004 Bentley Azure vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 2004 Bentley Azure is newer by 47 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 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1490 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, 2004 Bentley Azure (751 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 663 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Azure | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Bentley | Simca |
| Model | Azure | Aronde |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 751 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2450 mm |
