1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1974 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ferrari Dino 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) has 94 more horse power than 1974 Ferrari Dino. (250 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1974 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 591 kg more than 1974 Ferrari Dino. 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) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ferrari Dino. (283 Nm). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Virage | 1974 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | Virage | Dino |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2924 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 250 HP |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 253 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 65 L |
