2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1950 Austin A 40
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (381 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 679 kg more than 1950 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, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (417 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1950 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | V8 Vantage | A 40 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 127 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 34 L |
