1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1999 GAZ 3111
To start off, 1999 GAZ 3111 is newer by 11 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 1999 GAZ 3111. (112 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1999 GAZ 3111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 420 kg more than 1999 GAZ 3111. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GAZ 3111. (260 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GAZ 3111.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Virage | 1999 GAZ 3111 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | GAZ |
| Model | Virage | 3111 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2134 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2810 mm |
