1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1988 BMW 730

To start off, 1992 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 730 would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1988 BMW 730. (185 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 400 kg more than 1988 BMW 730. 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 (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 730. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 730. 1992 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 1988 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 1988 BMW 730 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Aston Martin Virage 1988 BMW 730
Make Aston Martin BMW
Model Virage 730
Year Released 1992 1988
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5338 cc 2984 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 344 HP 185 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 450 Nm 260 Nm
Torque RPM 3700 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
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 1600 kg
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 4920 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1420 mm


 

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