1990 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1988 BMW 520
To start off, 1990 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 520 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 215 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 430 kg more than 1988 BMW 520. 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 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Aston Martin Virage | 1988 BMW 520 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | Virage | 520 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1988 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |