1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2012 Aston Martin Virage

To start off, 2012 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin Virage (490 HP) has 330 more horse power than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.

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, 2012 Aston Martin Virage (569 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm). This means 2012 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2012 Aston Martin Virage has manual transmission. 2012 Aston Martin Virage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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