1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2012 Ferrari California
To start off, 2012 Ferrari California is newer by 24 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, 2012 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1988 Aston Martin Virage. (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari California 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 185 kg more than 2012 Ferrari California.
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, 2012 Ferrari California (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Aston Martin Virage. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari California 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 | 2012 Ferrari California | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | Virage | California |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4562 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1308 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 78 L |
