1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1995 BMW 317
To start off, 1995 BMW 317 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Aston Martin Virage 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 241 more horse power than 1995 BMW 317. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 317. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 631 kg more than 1995 BMW 317. 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 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 317. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 317.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1995 BMW 317 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Virage | 317 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
