2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1960 Austin A 55
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 55 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 330 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 523 kg more than 1960 Austin A 55. 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 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1960 Austin A 55 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | V8 Vantage | A 55 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 45 L |