1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1958 Austin A 35
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 35 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 283 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1124 kg more than 1958 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1958 Austin A 35 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | V8 Volante | A 35 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 26 L |
