1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Aston Martin Virage 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 77 more horse power than 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS. (267 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 647 kg more than 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS. 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin Virage | 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | Virage | 328 GTS |
Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 3186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
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 | 1273 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 74 L |