1961 Austin A 55 vs. 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 459 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage weights approximately 577 kg more than 1961 Austin A 55. 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 V12 Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 55 | 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | |
| Make | Austin | Aston Martin |
| Model | A 55 | V12 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1697 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
