1990 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1977 BMW 528
To start off, 1990 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 528 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1977 BMW 528. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 584 kg more than 1977 BMW 528. 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, 1990 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 528. (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 528. 1990 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 1977 BMW 528 has manual transmission. 1977 BMW 528 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Aston Martin Virage | 1977 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Virage | 528 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
