1947 Austin A 110 vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 64 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1947 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin A 110 weights approximately 344 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) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin A 110 | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Austin | Aston Martin |
| Model | A 110 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1947 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1257 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |
