1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider. (297 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1992 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider has manual transmission. 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1953 Ferrari 340 Spider | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | Virage | 340 Spider |
Year Released | 1992 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 850 kg |