1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1963 Simca 1300
To start off, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Simca 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Simca 1300 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP) has 266 more horse power than 1963 Simca 1300. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1963 Simca 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 828 kg more than 1963 Simca 1300. 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, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Simca 1300. (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Simca 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1963 Simca 1300 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Simca |
| Model | V8 Volante | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 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 | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 60 L |
