2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 1956 Simca Aronde
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (307 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1956 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1956 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 808 kg more than 1956 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, 2009 Cadillac CTS (374 Nm) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 1956 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Cadillac | Simca |
| Model | CTS | Aronde |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 39 L |
