1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1948 Austin A 40
To start off, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 505 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1948 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, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 665 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1948 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | V8 Vantage | A 40 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 48 L |