1993 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1999 Audi R8R
To start off, 1999 Audi R8R is newer by 6 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. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1999 Audi R8R. (247 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi R8R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1998 kg more than 1999 Audi R8R. 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) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi R8R. (330 Nm). This means 1993 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi R8R.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin Virage | 1999 Audi R8R | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
| Model | Virage | R8R |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 1 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1090 mm |
