1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 27 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP) has 300 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 870 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (109 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Simca |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2450 mm |
