2005 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Virage (490 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 634 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Aston Martin Virage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Aston Martin Virage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Aston Martin Virage (569 Nm) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (151 Nm). This means 2013 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2013 Aston Martin Virage | |
| Make | Honda | Aston Martin |
| Model | Civic | Virage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1685 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4703 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2061 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 78 L |
