1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1958 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Corona 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 315 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 954 kg more than 1958 Toyota Corona. 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, 1988 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin Virage | 1958 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | Virage | Corona |
Year Released | 1988 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 75 L |