1953 Lancia Appia vs. 1956 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1956 Simca Aronde is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Simca Aronde (44 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1953 Lancia Appia. (37 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Simca Aronde should accelerate faster than 1953 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Simca Aronde weights approximately 167 kg more than 1953 Lancia Appia. 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, 1956 Simca Aronde (88 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Lancia Appia. (70 Nm). This means 1956 Simca Aronde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Lancia Appia | 1956 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Lancia | Simca |
| Model | Appia | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1091 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 39 L |
