1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible 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 265 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 370 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin-Healey |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Sports Convertible |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2600 mm |
