1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1957 Austin Princess
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin Princess 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 252 more horse power than 1957 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin Princess weights approximately 360 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 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1957 Austin Princess | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | V8 Vantage | Princess |
Year Released | 1985 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3360 mm |