1996 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1989 Ferrari 348
To start off, 1996 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari 348. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari 348 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 49 more horse power than 1989 Ferrari 348. (295 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1989 Ferrari 348. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 535 kg more than 1989 Ferrari 348. 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari 348. 1996 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari 348 has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari 348 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Aston Martin Virage | 1989 Ferrari 348 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | Virage | 348 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 3405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1170 mm |
