1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (330 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 51 kg more than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Aston Martin | Oldsmobile |
Model | Virage | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1992 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3230 mm |