1989 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2001 BMW Z22

To start off, 2001 BMW Z22 is newer by 12 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 16 more horse power than 2001 BMW Z22. (328 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW Z22. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 305 kg more than 2001 BMW Z22. 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) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Z22. (350 Nm). This means 1989 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Z22. 2001 BMW Z22 has automatic transmission and 1989 Aston Martin Virage has manual transmission. 1989 Aston Martin Virage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW Z22 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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