1990 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon is newer by 22 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1990 Aston Martin Virage. (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1990 Aston Martin Virage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 604 kg more than 1990 Aston Martin Virage. 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, 2012 GMC Yukon (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Aston Martin Virage. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Aston Martin Virage.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Aston Martin Virage | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Aston Martin | GMC |
Model | Virage | Yukon |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 403 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2604 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1951 mm |