2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1963 Austin A 99
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin A 99 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 414 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 426 kg more than 1963 Austin A 99. 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 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1963 Austin A 99 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | Vanquish | A 99 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 162 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 | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 34 L |
