1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1950 Austin A 70
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (402 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 480 kg more than 1950 Austin A 70. 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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1950 Austin A 70 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | V8 Vantage | A 70 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 134 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 56 L |
