2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1960 Austin A 40
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 487 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 1118 kg more than 1960 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, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 509 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V12 | 1960 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | V12 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 26 L |
