1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1978 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 1978 Simca 2 Litres is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 33 kg more than 1978 Simca 2 Litres.
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. 1978 Simca 2 Litres has automatic transmission and 1954 Aston Martin DB2 has manual transmission. 1954 Aston Martin DB2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Simca 2 Litres will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Aston Martin DB2 | 1978 Simca 2 Litres | |
Make | Aston Martin | Simca |
Model | DB2 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |