1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1949 Simca 8
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Simca 8 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 500 more horse power than 1949 Simca 8. (49 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1949 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1042 kg more than 1949 Simca 8. 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, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 657 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Simca 8. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Simca 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1949 Simca 8 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Simca |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 8 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2450 mm |
