1993 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1961 Austin A 40
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1240 kg more than 1961 Austin A 40. 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, 1993 Aston Martin Virage (451 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin Virage | 1961 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | Virage | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
