1990 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 21 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 154 more horse power than 2011 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 556 kg more than 2011 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Aston Martin Virage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Aston Martin Virage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Aston Martin Virage | 2011 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
| Model | Virage | Accord |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1444 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1433 mm |
