1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 470 kg more than 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (191 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Virage | 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin-Healey |
| Model | Virage | Sports Convertible |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2600 mm |
