1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1956 Austin A 30
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (330 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1306 kg more than 1956 Austin A 30. 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, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (475 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1956 Austin A 30 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | Virage | A 30 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 28 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 48 L |
