1993 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1993 Xedos 6
To start off, both 1993 Aston Martin Virage and 1993 Xedos 6 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 206 more horse power than 1993 Xedos 6. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1993 Xedos 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 805 kg more than 1993 Xedos 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Aston Martin Virage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Aston Martin Virage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Xedos 6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Xedos 6. (170 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Xedos 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin Virage | 1993 Xedos 6 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Xedos |
| Model | Virage | 6 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
