1989 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1952 Austin A
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1952 Austin A. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A weights approximately 55 kg more than 1989 Aston Martin Virage.
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 Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin Virage | 1952 Austin A | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | Virage | A |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 3992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 34 L |
