1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1969 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (330 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (193 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1969 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 906 kg more than 1969 Ferrari Dino. 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 (475 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1969 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | Virage | Dino |
Year Released | 1992 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 65 L |