1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2004 BMW 545
To start off, 2004 BMW 545 is newer by 16 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 29 more horse power than 2004 BMW 545. (315 HP @ 7750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 140 kg more than 2004 BMW 545. 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) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 545. (447 Nm). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Virage | 2004 BMW 545 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Virage | 545 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 70 L |
