1956 Austin A 40 vs. 2013 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Virage (490 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 441 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 735 kg more than 1956 Austin A 40. 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, 2013 Aston Martin Virage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40. 2013 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 1956 Austin A 40 has manual transmission. 1956 Austin A 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 40 | 2013 Aston Martin Virage | |
| Make | Austin | Aston Martin |
| Model | A 40 | Virage |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4703 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2061 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 78 L |
