1993 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1993 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 1993 Aston Martin Virage and 1993 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 136 more horse power than 1993 Subaru Impreza. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1993 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 882 kg more than 1993 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Aston Martin Virage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Subaru Impreza. (290 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Subaru Impreza. 1993 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 1993 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 1993 Subaru Impreza 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 | 1993 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Aston Martin | Subaru |
Model | Virage | Impreza |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1118 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |