1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1953 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1953 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1953 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1953 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, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (389 Nm) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1953 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Simca |
| Model | DB5 | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 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 | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 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 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 39 L |
