1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1972 Austin Marina
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Austin Marina 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 468 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1972 Austin Marina. 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 600 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Marina. (145 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1972 Austin Marina | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | Virage | Marina |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 95.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2440 mm |
