1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1969 Porsche 911
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 911 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 219 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 911. (125 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 900 kg more than 1969 Porsche 911. 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 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 911. (176 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin Virage | 1969 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | Virage | 911 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 61 L |