1993 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 20 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 261 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish (620 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Aston Martin Virage. (451 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Aston Martin Virage.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Aston Martin Virage | 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
Model | Virage | Vanquish |
Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1739 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2067 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1294 mm |