1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 1975 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Simca 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Simca 2 Litres would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon weights approximately 699 kg more than 1975 Simca 2 Litres.
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. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon has automatic transmission and 1975 Simca 2 Litres has manual transmission. 1975 Simca 2 Litres will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 1975 Simca 2 Litres | |
Make | Aston Martin | Simca |
Model | V8 Saloon | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |