1968 AMC AMX vs. 2011 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 AMC AMX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 AMC AMX would be higher. At 6,386 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 AMC AMX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin Virage (490 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1968 AMC AMX. (315 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1968 AMC AMX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 513 kg more than 1968 AMC AMX. 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, 1968 AMC AMX (576 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin Virage. (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin Virage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 2011 Aston Martin Virage | |
| Make | AMC | Aston Martin |
| Model | AMX | Virage |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1288 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2741 mm |
