1993 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2000 Lotus M250

To start off, 2000 Lotus M250 is newer by 7 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 168 more horse power than 2000 Lotus M250. (176 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus M250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1325 kg more than 2000 Lotus M250. 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 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus M250. (180 Nm). This means 1993 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus M250. 1993 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 2000 Lotus M250 has manual transmission. 2000 Lotus M250 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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