2005 Honda Accord vs. 1955 Simca Aronde
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1955 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1955 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 496 kg more than 1955 Simca Aronde. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1955 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 1955 Simca Aronde. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord, 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, 2005 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 1955 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | Accord | Aronde |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2450 mm |
