1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2004 Maserati Coupe
To start off, 2004 Maserati Coupe 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, 2004 Maserati Coupe (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1988 Aston Martin Virage. (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 1988 Aston Martin Virage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 200 kg more than 2004 Maserati Coupe.
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, 2004 Maserati Coupe (451 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Aston Martin Virage. (450 Nm). This means 2004 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Aston Martin Virage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Virage | 2004 Maserati Coupe | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
| Model | Virage | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 4245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 88 L |
