2004 Seat Toledo vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 2004 Seat Toledo 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Toledo (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Toledo weights approximately 474 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.
Because 1957 Simca Aronde is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Simca Aronde. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Seat Toledo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Seat Toledo (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Toledo | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Seat | Simca |
| Model | Toledo | Aronde |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2450 mm |
