1994 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1956 Daimler DK
To start off, 1994 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Daimler DK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Daimler DK 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 176 more horse power than 1956 Daimler DK. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1956 Daimler DK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Daimler DK weights approximately 32 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daimler DK. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daimler DK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin Virage | 1956 Daimler DK | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Daimler |
| Model | Virage | DK |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4617 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
