1993 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2001 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra is newer by 8 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 147 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Supra. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1060 kg more than 2001 Toyota Supra. 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 363 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 1993 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin Virage | 2001 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | Virage | Supra |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 940 kg |
