1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2000 Ascari Ecosse
To start off, 2000 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 8 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, 2000 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1992 Aston Martin Virage. (330 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ascari Ecosse 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 738 kg more than 2000 Ascari Ecosse.
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, 2000 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Aston Martin Virage. (475 Nm). This means 2000 Ascari Ecosse 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 | 2000 Ascari Ecosse | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ascari |
| Model | Virage | Ecosse |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 4722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.6 mm |
| 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 | 1248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1130 mm |
