1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2011 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2011 BMW 1 Series is newer by 23 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 9 more horse power than 2011 BMW 1 Series. (335 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 1 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 395 kg more than 2011 BMW 1 Series. 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, both vehicles can yield 450 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin Virage | 2011 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | Virage | 1 Series |
Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4374 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2659 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 53 L |