1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1999 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 1999 Pagani Zonda is newer by 7 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 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pagani Zonda (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1992 Aston Martin Virage. (330 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1992 Aston Martin Virage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 736 kg more than 1999 Pagani Zonda.
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, 1999 Pagani Zonda (569 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Aston Martin Virage. (475 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Aston Martin Virage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1999 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Pagani |
| Model | Virage | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
