1989 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2005 Infiniti M
To start off, 2005 Infiniti M is newer by 16 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 67 more horse power than 2005 Infiniti M. (277 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2005 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 185 kg more than 2005 Infiniti M. 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Infiniti M. (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Infiniti M. 2005 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 1989 Aston Martin Virage has manual transmission. 1989 Aston Martin Virage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Aston Martin Virage | 2005 Infiniti M | |
Make | Aston Martin | Infiniti |
Model | Virage | M |
Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 75 L |