1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1947 Austin A 125
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin A 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin A 125 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP) has 245 more horse power than 1947 Austin A 125. (125 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin A 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin A 125 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1987 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.
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1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1947 Austin A 125 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | V8 Vantage | A 125 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 125 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 132 km/hour |
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 | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3030 mm |