1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1995 BMW M3
To start off, 1995 BMW M3 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 5,340 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 267 more horse power than 1995 BMW M3. (282 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 525 kg more than 1995 BMW M3. 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 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW M3. (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1995 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Virage | M3 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 65 L |
