1990 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1957 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1990 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 33 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), 1990 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1957 Simca Aronde. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1040 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, 1990 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1990 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Aston Martin Virage | 1957 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Simca |
| Model | Virage | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1990 | 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 | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
