1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2010 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2010 Chrysler 300 is newer by 22 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 94 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler 300. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler 300.
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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler 300. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler 300. 2010 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 1988 Aston Martin Virage has manual transmission. 1988 Aston Martin Virage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Virage | 2010 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chrysler |
| Model | Virage | 300 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 68 L |
