1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1956 Austin A 40
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (309 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 784 kg more than 1956 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1956 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | V8 Volante | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.2:1 |
| 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 | 1814 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 54 L |
