1993 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1969 Austin 3-Litre
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Austin 3-Litre 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 220 more horse power than 1969 Austin 3-Litre. (124 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1969 Austin 3-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 510 kg more than 1969 Austin 3-Litre. 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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Austin 3-Litre. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Austin 3-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin Virage | 1969 Austin 3-Litre | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
| Model | Virage | 3-Litre |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 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 | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
