1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1992 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, both 1992 Aston Martin Virage and 1992 Mitsubishi Verada were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1992 Mitsubishi Verada. (162 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1992 Mitsubishi Verada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 485 kg more than 1992 Mitsubishi Verada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Aston Martin Virage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Aston Martin Virage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Mitsubishi Verada, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mitsubishi Verada. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mitsubishi Verada.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1992 Mitsubishi Verada | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mitsubishi |
Model | Virage | Verada |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |