1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1965 Austin A 60
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP) has 284 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 800 kg more than 1965 Austin A 60. 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 Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Virage | 1965 Austin A 60 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | Virage | A 60 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1621 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 34 L |
