1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1954 Austin A 70
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 70 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 304 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 536 kg more than 1954 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, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1954 Austin A 70 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | V8 Vantage | A 70 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1954 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 79.4 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 |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 56 L |