1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2012 Lexus LS
To start off, 2012 Lexus LS is newer by 20 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2012 Lexus LS. (438 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2012 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus LS weights approximately 370 kg more than 1992 Aston Martin Virage.
Because 2012 Lexus LS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Aston Martin Virage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LS 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 (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus LS. (521 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin Virage | 2012 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lexus |
| Model | Virage | LS |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 438 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3091 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 84 L |
