1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1963 ZAZ Jalta
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 ZAZ Jalta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 ZAZ Jalta would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 522 more horse power than 1963 ZAZ Jalta. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1963 ZAZ Jalta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1354 kg more than 1963 ZAZ Jalta. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 693 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 ZAZ Jalta. (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 ZAZ Jalta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1963 ZAZ Jalta | |
| Make | Aston Martin | ZAZ |
| Model | Virage | Jalta |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 636 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2030 mm |
