1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1948 Austin A 40
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 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 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 279 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 686 kg more than 1948 Austin A 40. 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 Zagato (434 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 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 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1948 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | V8 Zagato | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 48 L |
