2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1962 Austin A 60
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 60 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) has 342 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (39 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 527 kg more than 1962 Austin A 60. 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) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 60. (87 Nm). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1962 Austin A 60 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | V8 Vantage | A 60 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 39 HP |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1118 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 45 L |
