2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1954 Simca Aronde
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1954 Simca Aronde. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1954 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1748 kg more than 1954 Simca Aronde. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Simca Aronde. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Freelander | 1954 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Land Rover | Simca |
| Model | Freelander | Aronde |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2450 mm |
