1995 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 13 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 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1995 Aston Martin Virage. (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1995 Aston Martin Virage.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Aston Martin Virage. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Virage | CL |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
