1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1965 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Triumph Spitfire 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 278 more horse power than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1195 kg more than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. 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 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. (94 Nm @ 3760 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin Virage | 1965 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Aston Martin | Triumph |
Model | Virage | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1988 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3760 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 253 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 37 L |