1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2002 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 14 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 186 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. (158 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 507 kg more than 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. 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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Virage | 2002 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Virage | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 3390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1413 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 68 L |
