1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 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 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. (277 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 418 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1992 Aston Martin Virage has manual transmission. 1992 Aston Martin Virage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Virage | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 437 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 117 L |
