1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1959 Austin A 55
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 546 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 850 kg more than 1959 Austin A 55. 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, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm) has 746 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 1959 Austin A 55 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | Vantage | A 55 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 122 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 45 L |
