1989 BMW 750 vs. 2011 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 750 would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin Virage (490 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1989 BMW 750. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 750 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin Virage.
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, 2011 Aston Martin Virage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW 750. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 750 | 2011 Aston Martin Virage | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 750 | Virage |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1283 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 78 L |
