1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 512 BB would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1988 Aston Martin Virage. (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1988 Aston Martin Virage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 520 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB.
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, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Aston Martin Virage. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Aston Martin Virage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Virage | 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | Virage | 512 BB |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 253 km/hour | 277 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 | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 110 L |
