1989 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2011 BMW 328
To start off, 2011 BMW 328 is newer by 22 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 114 more horse power than 2011 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 185 kg more than 2011 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, 1989 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin Virage | 2011 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Virage | 328 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 3000 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 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 61 L |
