1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1988 Lancia Hit
To start off, both 1988 Aston Martin Virage and 1988 Lancia Hit 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 159 more horse power than 1988 Lancia Hit. (185 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1988 Lancia Hit.
Because 1988 Lancia Hit is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Aston Martin Virage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Hit will offer significantly more control. 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lancia Hit. (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lancia Hit.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin Virage | 1988 Lancia Hit | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lancia |
Model | Virage | Hit |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2480 mm |