1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1989 Maserati 228
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Maserati 228. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Maserati 228 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 297 more horse power than 1989 Maserati 228. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1989 Maserati 228. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 725 kg more than 1989 Maserati 228. 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 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Maserati 228. (366 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Maserati 228.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1989 Maserati 228 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
| Model | Virage | 228 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
