Porsche 928 S (1986 – 1991) vs Aston Martin Virage (1988 – 1995): specs compared
The Aston Martin Virage is the more powerful of the two, with up to 330 hp against 320 hp. The Porsche 928 S is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 s against 6.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 270 km/h against 250 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,580 kg against 1,925 kg. At 4,770 mm, the Aston Martin Virage is 249 mm longer than the Porsche 928 S. The Porsche 928 S dates from 1986 – 1991, the Aston Martin Virage from 1988 – 1995.
| Specification |
Porsche
928 S
1986 – 1991
|
Aston Martin
Virage
1988 – 1995
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1986 – 1991 | 1988 – 1995 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 320 hp | 330 hp |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 475 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 s | 6.5 s |
| Top speed | 266 – 270 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,521 mm | 4,770 mm |
| Width | 1,836 mm | 1,869 mm |
| Height | 1,283 mm | 1,331 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,499 mm | 2,611 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,580 – 1,600 kg | 1,925 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.