2009 Honda Insight vs. 1951 Simca Aronde
To start off, 2009 Honda Insight is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Insight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Insight (87 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1951 Simca Aronde. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1951 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Insight weights approximately 356 kg more than 1951 Simca Aronde. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 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 1951 Simca Aronde. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Insight, 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, 2009 Honda Insight (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Simca Aronde. (83 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Insight | 1951 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | Insight | Aronde |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 117 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1276 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 39 L |
