1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2010 SSC Aero
To start off, 2010 SSC Aero is newer by 18 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 SSC Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SSC Aero (1,062 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 732 more horse power than 1992 Aston Martin Virage. (330 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SSC Aero 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 693 kg more than 2010 SSC Aero.
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, 2010 SSC Aero (1,357 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 882 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Aston Martin Virage. (475 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 SSC Aero 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 | 2010 SSC Aero | |
| Make | Aston Martin | SSC |
| Model | Virage | Aero |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 1062 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 1357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 380 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1090 mm |
