1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1956 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 36 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 487 more horse power than 1956 Simca Aronde. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1956 Simca Aronde.
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, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm) has 655 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Simca Aronde. (90 Nm). This means 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1956 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Simca |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1956 |
| 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 | 543 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2450 mm |
