1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1978 Mazda 616
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 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 616 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 265 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1008 kg more than 1978 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Virage | 1978 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | Virage | 616 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2480 mm |
