1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1987 BMW 730
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 730 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 163 more horse power than 1987 BMW 730. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 318 kg more than 1987 BMW 730. 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, 1988 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 730. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin Virage | 1987 BMW 730 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | Virage | 730 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1602 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 90 L |