2006 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2011 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin Virage (490 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 382 more horse power than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (108 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
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, 2011 Aston Martin Virage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (140 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda RX-8 | 2011 Aston Martin Virage | |
| Make | Mazda | Aston Martin |
| Model | RX-8 | Virage |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1288 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2741 mm |
