1993 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica 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 9 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (335 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 410 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. 1993 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Aston Martin Virage | 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | Virage | 400 Superamerica |
Year Released | 1993 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |