1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1948 Austin A 110
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 160 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 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1948 Austin A 110 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | V8 Vantage | A 110 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 111.1 mm |
| 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 | 1820 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 34 L |
