1996 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2005 Toyota Sparky
To start off, 2005 Toyota Sparky 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 258 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sparky. (86 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sparky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 930 kg more than 2005 Toyota Sparky. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Sparky is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Aston Martin Virage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sparky will offer significantly more control. 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 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sparky. (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sparky.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Aston Martin Virage | 2005 Toyota Sparky | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | Virage | Sparky |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1900 mm |
