2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1952 Austin A 40
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 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 480 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 956 kg more than 1952 Austin A 40. 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 498 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1952 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | Vanquish | A 40 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1952 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 113 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2360 mm |
