2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1954 Austin Princess
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin Princess would be higher. At 4,700 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 302 more horse power than 1954 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin Princess weights approximately 290 kg more than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin Princess. (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1954 Austin Princess | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | V8 Vantage | Princess |
Year Released | 2009 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3360 mm |