1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 24 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 844 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, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Simca |
| Model | V8 Volante | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 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 | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2450 mm |
