2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1950 Austin A 70
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 4,735 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70.
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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1950 Austin A 70 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | V8 Vantage | A 70 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4735 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 56 L |