1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1978 Austin Marina
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Austin Marina 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 285 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1038 kg more than 1978 Austin Marina. 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 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Virage | 1978 Austin Marina | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | Virage | Marina |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2440 mm |
