1984 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin Virage (490 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1984 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 5 kg more than 1984 Buick Estate. 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, 2011 Aston Martin Virage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Estate | 2011 Aston Martin Virage | |
| Make | Buick | Aston Martin |
| Model | Estate | Virage |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1288 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2741 mm |
