1995 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2011 Buick Enclave
To start off, 2011 Buick Enclave is newer by 16 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 56 more horse power than 2011 Buick Enclave. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2011 Buick Enclave. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Enclave weights approximately 164 kg more than 1995 Aston Martin Virage.
Because 1995 Aston Martin Virage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Aston Martin Virage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Buick Enclave, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick Enclave. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Aston Martin Virage | 2011 Buick Enclave | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | Virage | Enclave |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 2168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5126 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2007 mm |
