1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1960 Austin A 99
To start off, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 284 kg more than 1960 Austin A 99. 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, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1960 Austin A 99 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | V8 Volante | A 99 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2800 mm |