2013 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 2013 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, both 2013 Aston Martin Vantage 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 5,900 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 60 more horse power than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | 2013 Aston Martin Virage | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | Vantage | Virage |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Premium | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
