1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1988 Aston Martin Virage. (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1988 Aston Martin Virage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy.
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.
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1988 Aston Martin Virage | 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | Virage | 375 Indy |
Year Released | 1988 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2330 mm |