1989 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1992 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Aston Martin Virage 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 93 more horse power than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (251 HP @ 7750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1992 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1380 kg more than 1992 Caterham Super 7. 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (250 Nm @ 6250 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin Virage | 1992 Caterham Super 7 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Caterham |
| Model | Virage | Super 7 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 255 km/hour | 235 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 | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2260 mm |
