1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daimler One-O-Four 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 179 more horse power than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon should accelerate faster than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four weights approximately 56 kg more than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon.
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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (259 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 1955 Daimler One-O-Four | |
Make | Aston Martin | Daimler |
Model | V8 Saloon | One-O-Four |
Year Released | 1980 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 259 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 7.6:1 |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2900 mm |