2007 Lotus Elise vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 50 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Simca Aronde weights approximately 74 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise.
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, 2007 Lotus Elise (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Elise | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Lotus | Simca |
| Model | Elise | Aronde |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2450 mm |
