1995 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Crown 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 168 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Crown. (176 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 504 kg more than 1983 Toyota Crown. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Crown. (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Aston Martin Virage | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | Virage | Crown |
Year Released | 1995 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |