1989 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1999 BMW Z9
To start off, 1999 BMW Z9 is newer by 10 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 102 more horse power than 1999 BMW Z9. (242 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW Z9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 290 kg more than 1999 BMW Z9. 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, 1999 BMW Z9 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Aston Martin Virage. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Aston Martin Virage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin Virage | 1999 BMW Z9 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Virage | Z9 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3060 mm |
