1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1991 BMW 518
To start off, 1991 BMW 518 is newer by 3 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 230 more horse power than 1991 BMW 518. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 760 kg more than 1991 BMW 518. 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 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 518. (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Virage | 1991 BMW 518 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Virage | 518 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| 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 | 1160 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 |
