1989 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. (279 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 920 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Aston Martin Virage | 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | Virage | 340 Mexico |
Year Released | 1989 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 309 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
Top Speed | 255 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 159 L |