1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1944 Simca 8
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Simca 8 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (309 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1944 Simca 8. (33 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1944 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 894 kg more than 1944 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.
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1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1944 Simca 8 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Simca |
Model | V8 Volante | 8 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1944 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2430 mm |