1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1990 BMW 525
To start off, 1990 BMW 525 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Aston Martin Virage 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 159 more horse power than 1990 BMW 525. (185 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 345 kg more than 1990 BMW 525. 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 525. (240 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Virage | 1990 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Virage | 525 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 253 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| 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 | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2770 mm |
