1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2004 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2004 Mazda B2300 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 201 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 477 kg more than 2004 Mazda B2300. 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) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Virage | 2004 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | Virage | B2300 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1443 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 74 L |
