1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1958 Austin A 35
To start off, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 515 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1300 kg more than 1958 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 677 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1958 Austin A 35 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | V8 Vantage | A 35 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 26 L |
