1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1951 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 508 more horse power than 1951 Simca Aronde. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1951 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1951 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, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 662 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Simca Aronde. (83 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1951 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Simca |
| Model | Virage | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 6.8:1 |
| 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 | 1990 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 39 L |
