1994 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia

To start off, 1994 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. (240 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 910 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. 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. 1994 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Aston Martin Virage 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia
Make Aston Martin Ferrari
Model Virage 250 Mille Miglia
Year Released 1994 1952
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5340 cc 2953 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 344 HP 240 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 7200 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2000 kg 1090 kg


 

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