1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1972 Simca 1301
To start off, 1972 Simca 1301 is newer by 13 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 263 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 211 kg more than 1972 Simca 1301. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1972 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Simca |
| Model | DB4 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |
