1989 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2011 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 22 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 24 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. (320 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 732 kg more than 1989 Aston Martin Virage.
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, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Aston Martin Virage. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Aston Martin Virage. 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 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. 2011 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Aston Martin Virage | 2011 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | Virage | Suburban |
Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 2652 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 117 L |