1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 vs. 1992 Aston Martin Virage

To start off, 1992 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 (420 HP @ 9300 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1992 Aston Martin Virage. (344 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 should accelerate faster than 1992 Aston Martin Virage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159.

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. 1992 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 has manual transmission. 1951 Alfa Romeo GP 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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