2011 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2006 Porsche 911
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 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche 911 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 169 more horse power than 2006 Porsche 911. (321 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 420 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911. 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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Aston Martin Virage | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | Virage | 911 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 490 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4704 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1288 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 64 L |
