1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1998 BMW 320
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 6 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 5,338 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 174 more horse power than 1998 BMW 320. (170 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 500 kg more than 1998 BMW 320. 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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1998 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Virage | 320 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
