1993 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1994 Dodge Venom
To start off, 1994 Dodge Venom is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 943 kg more than 1994 Dodge Venom.
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) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Dodge Venom. (339 Nm). This means 1993 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Dodge Venom. 1993 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 1994 Dodge Venom has manual transmission. 1994 Dodge Venom 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin Virage | 1994 Dodge Venom | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
| Model | Virage | Venom |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1057 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
