1993 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1970 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. (296 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 250 kg more than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. 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, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Aston Martin Virage. (451 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Aston Martin Virage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin Virage | 1970 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Pontiac |
| Model | Virage | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
