2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1948 Austin 16
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin 16 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 458 more horse power than 1948 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 676 kg more than 1948 Austin 16. 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 Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1948 Austin 16 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | Vanquish | 16 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 121 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |
