1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2008 BMW Z4
To start off, 2008 BMW Z4 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 626 kg more than 2008 BMW Z4.
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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW Z4. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin Virage | 2008 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Virage | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 55 L |
