2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1951 Austin A 110
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 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 290 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 110.
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 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1951 Austin A 110 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | V8 Vantage | A 110 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4735 cc | 3992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.3 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 |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 34 L |