1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1959 Austin A 135
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 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 252 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1959 Austin A 135 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | V8 Vantage | A 135 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 34 L |