1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1960 Austin A 40
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 40 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 515 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1232 kg more than 1960 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, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 677 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1960 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | V8 Vantage | A 40 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 26 L |