1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1968 Simca 1301
To start off, 1968 Simca 1301 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1968 Simca 1301. (68 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 256 kg more than 1968 Simca 1301. 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, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Simca 1301. (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1968 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Simca |
| Model | DB4 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |
