1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. (345 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 233 kg more than 1992 Aston Martin Virage.
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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. (679 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1992 Aston Martin Virage has manual transmission. 1992 Aston Martin Virage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
| Model | Virage | Fleetwood |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 7725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 679 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2223 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3380 mm |
