1995 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1995 Aston Martin Virage. (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1995 Aston Martin Virage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 854 kg more than 1997 Porsche 911.
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, 1997 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Aston Martin Virage. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Aston Martin Virage. 1995 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 1997 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1997 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Aston Martin Virage | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | Virage | 911 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 537 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1170 mm |