1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1978 BMW 725
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 725 would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1978 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW 725.
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, 1988 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin Virage | 1978 BMW 725 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | Virage | 725 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 71.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2810 mm |