1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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, 1988 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 712 kg more than 1988 Aston Martin Virage.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Aston Martin Virage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin Virage | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
Model | Virage | Freelander |
Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 253 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 2632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 68 L |