1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1995 Morgan 4
To start off, 1995 Morgan 4 is newer by 7 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 232 more horse power than 1995 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1995 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 950 kg more than 1995 Morgan 4. 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 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin Virage | 1995 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Morgan |
Model | Virage | 4 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 50 L |