1958 Austin A 35 vs. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1124 kg more than 1958 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin A 35 | 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Austin | Aston Martin |
Model | A 35 | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1958 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 97 L |