2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2011 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, both 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2011 Aston Martin Virage were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 70 more horse power than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 259 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 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, 2011 Aston Martin Virage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2011 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2011 Aston Martin Virage | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Virage |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1631 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4382 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1867 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1257 mm | 1288 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 78 L |
