2002 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1948 Austin A 110
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish.
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, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1948 Austin A 110 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | Vanquish | A 110 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3040 mm |