1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1948 Austin A 70
To start off, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 548 kg more than 1948 Austin A 70. 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.
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1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1948 Austin A 70 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | V8 Volante | A 70 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 134 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 63 L |