1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1989 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 AMC Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 AMC Hornet would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1969 AMC Hornet. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1969 AMC Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 571 kg more than 1969 AMC Hornet. 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, 1989 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 AMC Hornet. (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 AMC Hornet. 1969 AMC Hornet has automatic transmission and 1989 Aston Martin Virage has manual transmission. 1989 Aston Martin Virage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 AMC Hornet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 AMC Hornet | 1989 Aston Martin Virage | |
Make | AMC | Aston Martin |
Model | Hornet | Virage |
Year Released | 1969 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4983 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 344 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |