1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1949 Austin A 110
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 110. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 110 weights approximately 161 kg more than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
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, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1949 Austin A 110 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | V8 Volante | A 110 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 3992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 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 | 1814 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 34 L |