2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1961 Austin 7
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin 7 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 387 more horse power than 1961 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1961 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin 7. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1961 Austin 7 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 7 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 72 L |
