1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit vs. 2013 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Virage (490 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 645 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Aston Martin Virage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | 2013 Aston Martin Virage | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Aston Martin |
| Model | Silver Spirit | Virage |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4703 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2061 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 78 L |
