1993 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1981 Daihatsu Delta
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Daihatsu Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Daihatsu Delta 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 253 more horse power than 1981 Daihatsu Delta. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1981 Daihatsu Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 915 kg more than 1981 Daihatsu Delta. 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 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Daihatsu Delta. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Daihatsu Delta. 1993 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 1981 Daihatsu Delta has manual transmission. 1981 Daihatsu Delta 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 | 1981 Daihatsu Delta | |
Make | Aston Martin | Daihatsu |
Model | Virage | Delta |
Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |