1991 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro

To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 476 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro.

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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Aston Martin Virage. (450 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Aston Martin Virage. 1991 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 1997 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1991 Aston Martin Virage 1997 Chevrolet Camaro
Make Aston Martin Chevrolet
Model Virage Camaro
Year Released 1991 1997
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5340 cc 5665 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 344 HP 0 HP
Torque 450 Nm 468 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2000 kg 1524 kg
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 4920 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1890 mm


 

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