1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1949 Austin A 110
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 424 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 110. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 15 kg more than 1949 Austin A 110. 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 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1949 Austin A 110 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | V8 Vantage | A 110 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 34 L |
