1996 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1995 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1996 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Marcos Mantara 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 162 more horse power than 1995 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1995 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1995 Marcos Mantara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Aston Martin Virage | 1995 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Marcos |
| Model | Virage | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1090 mm |
