1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 24 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 114 more horse power than 2012 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 185 kg more than 2012 BMW 328. 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 @ 3700 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Virage | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Virage | 328 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4536 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 57 L |
