1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2004 BMW M6
To start off, 2004 BMW M6 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, 2004 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1988 Aston Martin Virage. (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1988 Aston Martin Virage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 135 kg more than 2004 BMW M6.
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, 2004 BMW M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Aston Martin Virage. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2004 BMW M6 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 | 2004 BMW M6 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | Virage | M6 |
Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 4998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
Top Speed | 253 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 70 L |