1976 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1255 kg more than 1957 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, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Simca |
| Model | Lagonda | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2450 mm |
