2011 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2010 Lexus IS
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Lexus IS 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 286 more horse power than 2010 Lexus IS. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2010 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 148 kg more than 2010 Lexus IS. 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 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Aston Martin Virage | 2010 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lexus |
| Model | Virage | IS |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 490 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4704 mm | 4633 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1288 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 65 L |
