1957 Simca Aronde vs. 2011 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin Virage (490 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 434 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 920 kg more than 1957 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, 2011 Aston Martin Virage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Simca Aronde | 2011 Aston Martin Virage | |
| Make | Simca | Aston Martin |
| Model | Aronde | Virage |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1288 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2741 mm |
