1989 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2004 Caterham 7
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 15 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 2004 Caterham 7. (251 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1450 kg more than 2004 Caterham 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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin Virage | 2004 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Caterham |
| Model | Virage | 7 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 255 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2230 mm |
