1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1951 Austin A 110
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 419 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 17 kg more than 1951 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, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1951 Austin A 110 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | V8 Vantage | A 110 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1951 |
| 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 | 130 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 | 1992 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 |
