1991 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2000 BMW Z3
To start off, 2000 BMW Z3 is newer by 9 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, 1991 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2000 BMW Z3. (167 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 614 kg more than 2000 BMW Z3. 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, 1991 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW Z3. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Aston Martin Virage | 2000 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Virage | Z3 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
