1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1988 Buick Reatta
To start off, both 1988 Aston Martin Virage and 1988 Buick Reatta were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 179 more horse power than 1988 Buick Reatta. (165 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Reatta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 384 kg more than 1988 Buick Reatta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Aston Martin Virage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Aston Martin Virage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Buick Reatta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Reatta. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Reatta. 1988 Buick Reatta has automatic transmission and 1988 Aston Martin Virage has manual transmission. 1988 Aston Martin Virage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Buick Reatta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1988 Aston Martin Virage | 1988 Buick Reatta | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | Virage | Reatta |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 253 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 69 L |