1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2013 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Equus is newer by 21 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, 2013 Hyundai Equus (423 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1992 Aston Martin Virage. (330 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 1992 Aston Martin Virage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 120 kg more than 1992 Aston Martin Virage. 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, 2013 Hyundai Equus (510 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Aston Martin Virage. (475 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Aston Martin Virage. 2013 Hyundai Equus 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. 2013 Hyundai Equus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1992 Aston Martin Virage | 2013 Hyundai Equus | |
Make | Aston Martin | Hyundai |
Model | Virage | Equus |
Year Released | 1992 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 423 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 2106 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5158 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1889 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3045 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 77 L |