1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 370 kg more than 1954 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1954 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin-Healey |
Model | V8 Vantage | Sports Convertible |
Year Released | 1984 | 1954 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2600 mm |