2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1961 Austin A 40
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 4,280 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (379 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 810 kg more than 1961 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, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1961 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | V8 Vantage | A 40 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4280 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 379 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 45 L |