1951 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1951 Simca Aronde
To start off, both 1951 Aston Martin DB2 and 1951 Simca Aronde were released in the same year (1951). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Aston Martin DB2 (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1951 Simca Aronde. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1951 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1951 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Aston Martin DB2 | 1951 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Simca |
| Model | DB2 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 39 L |
