1994 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2013 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2013 Nissan Armada is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Armada. (313 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Armada weights approximately 652 kg more than 1994 Aston Martin Virage.
Because 2013 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Aston Martin Virage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Armada 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 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Aston Martin Virage. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Aston Martin Virage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin Virage | 2013 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | Virage | Armada |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1981 mm |
