1995 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2003 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2003 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 8 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, 2003 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1995 Aston Martin Virage. (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Maserati Quattroporte 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 138 kg more than 2003 Maserati Quattroporte.
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, 2003 Maserati Quattroporte (460 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Aston Martin Virage. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2003 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Aston Martin Virage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Aston Martin Virage | 2003 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
| Model | Virage | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
