1996 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1966 Simca 1000
To start off, 1996 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1270 kg more than 1966 Simca 1000. 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, 1996 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Aston Martin Virage | 1966 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Simca |
| Model | Virage | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
