1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1958 Simca Aronde is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Aston Martin DB3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 34 kg more than 1958 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, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB3 | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Simca |
| Model | DB3 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 42 L |
