2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1962 Austin A 99
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 99 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 310 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 99.
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 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1962 Austin A 99 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | V8 Vantage | A 99 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4735 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.9 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 | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 34 L |