1990 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2004 Buick Rainier
To start off, 2004 Buick Rainier is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2004 Buick Rainier. (275 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 15 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 1990 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Aston Martin Virage | 2004 Buick Rainier | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | Virage | Rainier |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1900 mm |
