1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1969 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1969 Simca 1200S is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1969 Simca 1200S. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1969 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1969 Simca 1200S. 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, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Simca 1200S. (105 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1969 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Simca |
| Model | DB4 | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1203 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 53 L |
