1991 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is newer by 21 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1991 Aston Martin Virage. (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage 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 320 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage.
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 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Aston Martin Virage. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage 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 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage has manual transmission. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage 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.
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1991 Aston Martin Virage | 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | |
Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
Model | Virage | V12 Vantage |
Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4384 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1234 mm |