1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1954 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1954 Simca Aronde. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1954 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1954 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, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 1954 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Aston Martin | Simca |
Model | DB4 | Aronde |
Year Released | 1958 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |