1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1994 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1994 Ferrari F355 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Aston Martin Virage 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 173 more horse power than 1994 Ferrari F355. (376 HP @ 8250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1994 Ferrari F355. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 640 kg more than 1994 Ferrari F355. 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 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1994 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | Virage | F355 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1350 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 88 L |
