1995 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1950 Rover P4
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rover P4 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1950 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1950 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 614 kg more than 1950 Rover P4. 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, 1995 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Aston Martin Virage | 1950 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Rover |
| Model | Virage | P4 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2103 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
