1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1957 Austin A 40
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 40 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 321 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 770 kg more than 1957 Austin A 40. 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 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1957 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | V8 Vantage | A 40 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2100 RPM |
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 | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 72 L |