1995 Lamborghini Cala vs. 2011 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lamborghini Cala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lamborghini Cala would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin Virage (490 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1995 Lamborghini Cala. (400 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1995 Lamborghini Cala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 600 kg more than 1995 Lamborghini Cala. 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, 2011 Aston Martin Virage (569 Nm) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lamborghini Cala. (316 Nm). This means 2011 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lamborghini Cala. 2011 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 1995 Lamborghini Cala has manual transmission. 1995 Lamborghini Cala will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1995 Lamborghini Cala | 2011 Aston Martin Virage | |
Make | Lamborghini | Aston Martin |
Model | Cala | Virage |
Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3900 cc | 5900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 490 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 569 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4704 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1288 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2741 mm |