1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, 2012 BMW Z4 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2012 BMW Z4. (335 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 380 kg more than 2012 BMW Z4. 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 (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW Z4. (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin Virage | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Virage | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4242 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 55 L |
