1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1951 Austin A 70
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 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 251 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 534 kg more than 1951 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, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1951 Austin A 70 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | V8 Volante | A 70 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 79.4 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 |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 56 L |