1991 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 7 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 5,786 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL (367 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1991 Aston Martin Virage. (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1991 Aston Martin Virage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 45 kg more than 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL.
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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Aston Martin Virage. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Aston Martin Virage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Aston Martin Virage | 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Virage | CL |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
