1946 Austin 16 vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1957 Simca Aronde is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Simca Aronde (70 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Simca Aronde should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Austin 16 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1957 Simca Aronde.
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, 1946 Austin 16 (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (109 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1946 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Austin | Simca |
| Model | 16 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
