1989 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1989 TVR S2
To start off, both 1989 Aston Martin Virage and 1989 TVR S2 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 193 more horse power than 1989 TVR S2. (151 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1989 TVR S2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1989 TVR S2. 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 TVR S2. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 TVR S2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin Virage | 1989 TVR S2 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | TVR |
| Model | Virage | S2 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| 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 | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2290 mm |
