1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2008 BMW 325
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 16 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 141 more horse power than 2008 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 501 kg more than 2008 BMW 325. 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin Virage | 2008 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Virage | 325 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2494 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 63 L |
