1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2005 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 13 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 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Ferrari 612. (515 HP @ 7250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2005 Ferrari 612. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 150 kg more than 2005 Ferrari 612. 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 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ferrari 612. (568 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ferrari 612. 2005 Ferrari 612 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. 2005 Ferrari 612 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Aston Martin Virage | 2005 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | Virage | 612 |
Year Released | 1992 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 515 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 568 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 108 L |