1993 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1952 Morris Six
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Six would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1952 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1952 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 780 kg more than 1952 Morris Six. 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, 1993 Aston Martin Virage (451 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morris Six. (134 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin Virage | 1952 Morris Six | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Morris |
| Model | Virage | Six |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
