1989 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1954 Austin A 90
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 90 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 257 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 530 kg more than 1954 Austin A 90. 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 Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Aston Martin Virage | 1954 Austin A 90 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | Virage | A 90 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1954 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2660 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2440 mm |