1946 Daimler DE 36 vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 65 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 36. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 36 would be higher. At 5,459 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 36 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (150 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1946 Daimler DE 36. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 36 weights approximately 983 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (342 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Daimler DE 36.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Daimler DE 36 | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Daimler | Aston Martin |
| Model | DE 36 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1946 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5459 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2693 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3740 mm | 2604 mm |
