1965 Austin A 90 vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 90 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 300 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 61 kg more than 1965 Austin A 90. 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 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin A 90 | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Austin | Aston Martin |
| Model | A 90 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1257 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |
