1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2003 BMW 530
To start off, 2003 BMW 530 is newer by 15 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 129 more horse power than 2003 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 250 kg more than 2003 BMW 530. 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, 2003 BMW 530 (501 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Aston Martin Virage. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Aston Martin Virage.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin Virage | 2003 BMW 530 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | Virage | 530 |
Year Released | 1988 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 501 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 253 km/hour | 245 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 | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 70 L |