1993 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1972 Buick Centurion
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1972 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Centurion weights approximately 70 kg more than 1993 Aston Martin Virage.
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, 1972 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Aston Martin Virage. (451 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Centurion 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 | 1972 Buick Centurion | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | Virage | Centurion |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
