2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1956 Morris Minor
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,310 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor.
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 V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1956 Morris Minor | |
Make | Aston Martin | Morris |
Model | V8 Vantage | Minor |
Year Released | 2006 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4310 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2190 mm |