1991 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1999 BMW M5
To start off, 1999 BMW M5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW M5 (401 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1991 Aston Martin Virage. (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1991 Aston Martin Virage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 390 kg more than 1999 BMW M5.
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, 1999 BMW M5 (499 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Aston Martin Virage. (450 Nm). This means 1999 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Aston Martin Virage. 1991 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 1999 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 1999 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Aston Martin Virage | 1999 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Virage | M5 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 401 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 499 Nm |
| 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 | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
