2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1959 Austin A 135
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 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 270 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 245 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 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1959 Austin A 135 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | V8 Vantage | A 135 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4735 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 | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 2080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 34 L |