1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 1955 Austin-Healey 100
To start off, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 2,658 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 (132 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre weights approximately 269 kg more than 1955 Austin-Healey 100.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre | 1955 Austin-Healey 100 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin-Healey |
Model | 2-Litre | 100 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2658 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 851 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2290 mm |