1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2004 Lada Niva
To start off, 2004 Lada Niva is newer by 16 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 265 more horse power than 2004 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2004 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 710 kg more than 2004 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Aston Martin Virage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Virage | 2004 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lada |
| Model | Virage | Niva |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 42 L |
