1990 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra is newer by 23 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 46 more horse power than 2013 GMC Sierra. (298 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Sierra weights approximately 310 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 @ 3700 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Sierra. (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1990 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Aston Martin Virage | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
Make | Aston Martin | GMC |
Model | Virage | Sierra |
Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 298 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5847 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2031 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1877 mm |