1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1951 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 508 more horse power than 1951 Simca Aronde. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1951 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1951 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, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 662 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Simca Aronde. (83 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1951 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Aston Martin | Simca |
Model | V8 Vantage | Aronde |
Year Released | 1982 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1220 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 39 L |