1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1956 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1956 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1956 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 840 kg more than 1956 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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1956 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Aston Martin | Simca |
Model | V8 Vantage | Aronde |
Year Released | 1986 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 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 | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 88 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 75 mm |
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 | 1820 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 39 L |