1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1951 Austin A 70
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 366 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 310 kg more than 1951 Austin A 70. 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 Zagato (536 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1951 Austin A 70 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | V8 Zagato | A 70 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 56 L |
