1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1981 BMW 528
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 528 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 368 more horse power than 1981 BMW 528. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 690 kg more than 1981 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, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 505 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 528. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1981 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Virage | 528 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 70 L |
