1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1946 Daimler DE 36
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 36. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 36 would be higher. At 5,459 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 36 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (150 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1946 Daimler DE 36. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 36 weights approximately 873 kg more than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (342 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Daimler DE 36.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1946 Daimler DE 36 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Daimler |
| Model | V8 Vantage | DE 36 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 120 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2693 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3740 mm |
