1994 Acura NSX vs. 1989 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 1994 Acura NSX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1994 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1994 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 550 kg more than 1994 Acura NSX. 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, 1989 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Acura NSX | 1989 Aston Martin Virage | |
| Make | Acura | Aston Martin |
| Model | NSX | Virage |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 344 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2630 mm |
