2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 52 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 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 366 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 920 kg more than 1957 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 Maserati Quattroporte (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Maserati | Simca |
| Model | Quattroporte | Aronde |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4691 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2450 mm |
