2013 Aston Martin Rapide vs. 2013 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, both 2013 Aston Martin Rapide and 2013 Aston Martin Virage were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Rapide (601 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Aston Martin Virage. (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Aston Martin Virage.
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2013 Aston Martin Rapide | 2013 Aston Martin Virage | |
Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
Model | Rapide | Virage |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 490 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 601 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Premium | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |