2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1957 Austin A 55
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 515 kg more than 1957 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, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1957 Austin A 55 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | V8 Vantage | A 55 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1957 |
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 | 380 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2530 mm |