2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1953 Austin A 110
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 5,932 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (460 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 110 weights approximately 61 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1953 Austin A 110 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | Vanquish | A 110 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5932 cc | 3992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 460 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
| 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 | 1914 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3040 mm |
