1995 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 1996 Porsche 993 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Aston Martin Virage 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 48 more horse power than 1996 Porsche 993. (296 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1996 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 584 kg more than 1996 Porsche 993. 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche 993. (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Aston Martin Virage | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | Virage | 993 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
