1995 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 11 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 41 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL. (303 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 119 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL. 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Aston Martin Virage. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Virage | CL |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
