1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1979 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 308 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 104 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 308. (240 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 640 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 308. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin Virage | 1979 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | Virage | 308 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 74 L |