1988 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2013 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Virage (490 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 115 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Aston Martin Virage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Caprice | 2013 Aston Martin Virage | |
Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
Model | Caprice | Virage |
Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 5900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 490 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4703 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2061 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1282 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |