1996 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1981 Nissan Bluebird

To start off, 1996 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Bluebird 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) has 263 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Bluebird. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1981 Nissan Bluebird. 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, 1996 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Bluebird. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Bluebird. 1996 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 1981 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1981 Nissan Bluebird 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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