1991 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1991 Subaru Leone
To start off, both 1991 Aston Martin Virage and 1991 Subaru Leone were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1991 Subaru Leone. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1991 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 970 kg more than 1991 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 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 1991 Aston Martin Virage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Subaru Leone, 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, 1991 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Subaru Leone. (123 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1991 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Aston Martin Virage | 1991 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Aston Martin | Subaru |
Model | Virage | Leone |
Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |