1960 Innocenti 950 vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Innocenti 950 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 380 more horse power than 1960 Innocenti 950. (40 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1960 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1960 Innocenti 950. 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, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Innocenti 950. (71 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Innocenti 950 | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | Innocenti | Aston Martin |
Model | 950 | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 947 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 469 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4382 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1867 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2604 mm |