2002 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1957 Austin A 40
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 40 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 405 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 860 kg more than 1957 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, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1957 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | Vanquish | A 40 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| 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 | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2530 mm |
