1953 Austin A 110 vs. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (309 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 110 weights approximately 161 kg more than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 110. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1953 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1953 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 110 | 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Austin | Aston Martin |
| Model | A 110 | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 97 L |
