1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1967 Austin 3-Litre
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin 3-Litre 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 480 more horse power than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 446 kg more than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 593 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (221 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin 3-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 1967 Austin 3-Litre | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | Vantage | 3-Litre |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 65 L |
