1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1997 BMW 850
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 5 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 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (330 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1997 BMW 850. (329 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1997 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 41 kg more than 1997 BMW 850. 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Aston Martin Virage. (475 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Aston Martin Virage. 1997 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1992 Aston Martin Virage has manual transmission. 1992 Aston Martin Virage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1997 BMW 850 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Virage | 850 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 329 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2690 mm |
