1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1992 Aston Martin Virage and 1992 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 321 more horse power than 1992 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1992 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 815 kg more than 1992 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | Virage | 911 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1260 mm |