1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 1994 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 1994 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon would be higher. Both 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon and 1994 Aston Martin Virage are equipped with a 5,340 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 176 kg more than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. 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, 1994 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. (434 Nm). This means 1994 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 1994 Aston Martin Virage | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | V8 Saloon | Virage |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 344 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
