1965 Simca 1000 vs. 2010 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 419 more horse power than 1965 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 1965 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 1220 kg more than 1965 Simca 1000. 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, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 527 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Simca 1000 | 2010 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Simca | Aston Martin |
| Model | 1000 | Rapide |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 944 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1359 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 90 L |
