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 5,935 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2013 Aston Martin Virage. (490 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2013 Aston Martin Virage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 105 kg more 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, both vehicles can yield 569 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2013 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 2013 Aston Martin Vantage has manual transmission. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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 Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5935 cc 5900 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 510 HP 490 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 569 Nm 569 Nm
Torque RPM 5750 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 manual 6-speed automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1680 kg 1785 kg
Vehicle Length 4385 mm 4703 mm
Vehicle Width 2022 mm 2061 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 1282 mm
Wheelbase Size 2601 mm 2740 mm
Fuel Consumption 11.7 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 24.3 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 78 L


 

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