2009 Lexus GS vs. 2013 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Lexus GS 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 187 more horse power than 2009 Lexus GS. (303 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2009 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 20 kg more than 2009 Lexus GS. 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, 2013 Aston Martin Virage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lexus GS. (372 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lexus GS | 2013 Aston Martin Virage | |
| Make | Lexus | Aston Martin |
| Model | GS | Virage |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4703 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2061 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 78 L |
