1996 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1952 Ferrari 342 America
To start off, 1996 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 342 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 342 America would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 342 America. (197 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 342 America. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 910 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 342 America. 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. 1996 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 342 America has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 342 America will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Aston Martin Virage | 1952 Ferrari 342 America | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
Model | Virage | 342 America |
Year Released | 1996 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |