1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1955 Austin A 30
To start off, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 521 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1310 kg more than 1955 Austin A 30. 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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 691 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1955 Austin A 30 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | V8 Vantage | A 30 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 28 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 48 L |
