1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1948 Austin A 110
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (317 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 324 kg more than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato.
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 Zagato (434 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1948 Austin A 110 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | V8 Zagato | A 110 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 111.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 34 L |