1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1955 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1955 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1955 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1955 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, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1955 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Aston Martin | Simca |
Model | DB5 | Aronde |
Year Released | 1964 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |