1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2007 BMW 320
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 19 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 196 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 525 kg more than 2007 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Virage | 2007 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Virage | 320 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 253 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 60 L |
