1990 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1965 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1990 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1965 Avanti Avanti. (254 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1965 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 540 kg more than 1965 Avanti Avanti. 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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Aston Martin Virage. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Aston Martin Virage. 1990 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 1965 Avanti Avanti has manual transmission. 1965 Avanti Avanti will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Aston Martin Virage | 1965 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Aston Martin | Avanti |
Model | Virage | Avanti |
Year Released | 1990 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |