1989 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1980 Reliant GTC
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Reliant GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Reliant GTC would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1980 Reliant GTC. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant GTC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 630 kg more than 1980 Reliant GTC. 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, 1989 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant GTC. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant GTC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin Virage | 1980 Reliant GTC | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Reliant |
| Model | Virage | GTC |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 255 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 91 L |
