1990 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1954 Austin A 70
To start off, 1990 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 70 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 278 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 716 kg more than 1954 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, 1990 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1990 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Aston Martin Virage | 1954 Austin A 70 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | Virage | A 70 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1954 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
