1995 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne 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 234 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne.
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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Aston Martin Virage | 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Virage | Biscayne |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
