1990 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1951 Austin A 90
To start off, 1990 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 610 kg more than 1951 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, 1990 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 90. 1990 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1951 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Aston Martin Virage | 1951 Austin A 90 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | Virage | A 90 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1951 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 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 | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |