1989 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1984 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Bluebird 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 250 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Bluebird. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 786 kg more than 1984 Nissan Bluebird. 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 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Bluebird. (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin Virage | 1984 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | Virage | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |
