1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 15 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1992 Aston Martin Virage. (330 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 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 511 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.
Because 2007 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Aston Martin Virage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche 911. (401 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin Virage | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | Virage | 911 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 76 mm |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 67 L |
