1953 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 1966 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1966 Simca 1200S is newer by 13 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 74 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1200S. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Aston Martin DB3 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1966 Simca 1200S. 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1200S. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB3 | 1966 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Simca |
| Model | DB3 | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |
