1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 1950 Austin A 40
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon weights approximately 834 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40. 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (434 Nm) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (83 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 1950 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | V8 Saloon | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1950 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 34 L |
