1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1984 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Cedric 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 242 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Cedric. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 645 kg more than 1984 Nissan Cedric. 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 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Cedric. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin Virage | 1984 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | Virage | Cedric |
Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2740 mm |