1989 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1998 Tatra T700
To start off, 1998 Tatra T700 is newer by 9 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 147 more horse power than 1998 Tatra T700. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1998 Tatra T700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 80 kg more than 1998 Tatra T700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Tatra T700. (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Tatra T700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin Virage | 1998 Tatra T700 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Tatra |
| Model | Virage | T700 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3140 mm |
