1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1951 Austin A 110
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 155 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. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1951 Austin A 110 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | V8 Vantage | A 110 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1951 |
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 | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 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 |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
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 | 1820 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 34 L |