1990 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 20 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1990 Aston Martin Virage. (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1990 Aston Martin Virage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 435 kg more than 2010 Porsche 911.
Because 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Aston Martin Virage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 3700 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche 911. 1990 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche 911 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 | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | Virage | 911 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
