1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1997 Volkswagen Microbus
To start off, 1997 Volkswagen Microbus is newer by 9 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 210 more horse power than 1997 Volkswagen Microbus. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1997 Volkswagen Microbus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 260 kg more than 1997 Volkswagen Microbus. 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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volkswagen Microbus. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volkswagen Microbus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Virage | 1997 Volkswagen Microbus | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
| Model | Virage | Microbus |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
