1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2012 BMW M3
To start off, 2012 BMW M3 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, 2012 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1988 Aston Martin Virage. (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW M3 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 265 kg more than 2012 BMW M3.
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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin Virage | 2012 BMW M3 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | Virage | M3 |
Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 3999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 75.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 253 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4615 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1424 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2761 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 63 L |