1993 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2013 Lamborghini Aventador
To start off, 2013 Lamborghini Aventador 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 6,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Lamborghini Aventador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Lamborghini Aventador (700 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 1993 Aston Martin Virage. (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lamborghini Aventador should accelerate faster than 1993 Aston Martin Virage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 425 kg more than 2013 Lamborghini Aventador.
Because 2013 Lamborghini Aventador is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Aston Martin Virage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Lamborghini Aventador will offer significantly more control. 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 Lamborghini Aventador (690 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Aston Martin Virage. (451 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2013 Lamborghini Aventador 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 Lamborghini Aventador | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
| Model | Virage | Aventador |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 700 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 690 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2260 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1135 mm |
