1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1962 Austin A 99
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 99 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 207 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 284 kg more than 1962 Austin A 99. 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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1962 Austin A 99 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | V8 Volante | A 99 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
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 | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 34 L |