1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 1948 Simca 5
To start off, both 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre and 1948 Simca 5 were released in the same year (1948). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1948 Simca 5. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1948 Simca 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre weights approximately 560 kg more than 1948 Simca 5. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre | 1948 Simca 5 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Simca |
| Model | 2-Litre | 5 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2010 mm |
