1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2012 BMW 650
To start off, 2012 BMW 650 is newer by 20 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, 2012 BMW 650 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1992 Aston Martin Virage. (330 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1992 Aston Martin Virage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 650 weights approximately 69 kg more than 1992 Aston Martin Virage. 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, 2012 BMW 650 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Aston Martin Virage. (475 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Aston Martin Virage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin Virage | 2012 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Virage | 650 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 70 L |
