1975 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2011 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin Virage (490 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 225 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin Virage.
Because 2011 Aston Martin Virage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Aston Martin Virage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Aston Martin Virage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado. (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2011 Aston Martin Virage | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Aston Martin |
| Model | Toronado | Virage |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1288 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 78 L |
