1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1962 Austin A 90
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 244 kg more than 1962 Austin A 90. 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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1962 Austin A 90 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | V8 Volante | A 90 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 83.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
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 | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 34 L |