1996 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Aston Martin Virage 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 101 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Exige. (243 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1070 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige. 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 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige. 1996 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Exige 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 | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
| Model | Virage | Exige |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| 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 | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1160 mm |
