1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible 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 444 more horse power than 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 540 kg more than 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 555 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin-Healey |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Sports Convertible |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2600 mm |
