1993 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 629 kg more than 1993 Aston Martin Virage.
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 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Aston Martin Virage. (451 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Aston Martin | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Virage | Phantom |
Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5350 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 720 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2629 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5612 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1987 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1598 mm |