1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2005 Buick Rainier
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier is newer by 17 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 68 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rainier. (276 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 84 kg more than 1988 Aston Martin Virage.
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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Virage | 2005 Buick Rainier | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | Virage | Rainier |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 83 L |
