2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1953 Singer SM 1500
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Singer SM 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Singer SM 1500 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 363 more horse power than 1953 Singer SM 1500. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1953 Singer SM 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 651 kg more than 1953 Singer SM 1500. 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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Singer SM 1500. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Singer SM 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1953 Singer SM 1500 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Singer |
| Model | V8 Vantage | SM 1500 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4735 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2740 mm |
