1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1991 BMW 525
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 BMW 525 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (330 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1991 BMW 525. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 426 kg more than 1991 BMW 525. 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 (475 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 525. (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1991 BMW 525 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | Virage | 525 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 80 L |