1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1997 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1997 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 5 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (330 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1997 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1997 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1166 kg more than 1997 Volkswagen Fusca. 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 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volkswagen Fusca.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1997 Volkswagen Fusca | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
Model | Virage | Fusca |
Year Released | 1992 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |