1989 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1991 BMW 320
To start off, 1991 BMW 320 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1991 BMW 320. (149 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 650 kg more than 1991 BMW 320. 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, 1989 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin Virage | 1991 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Virage | 320 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 255 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 65 L |
