1995 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2009 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 14 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 151 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (193 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 381 kg more than 1995 Aston Martin Virage.
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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Aston Martin Virage | 2009 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Virage | Express |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2080 mm |
