1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV 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 83 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 735 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 @ 3700 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV. 2012 Nissan NV 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. 2012 Nissan NV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin Virage | 2012 Nissan NV | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | Virage | NV |
Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 2655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 6111 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2131 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3711 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 106 L |