1993 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2011 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 505 kg more than 2011 BMW 118. 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, 1993 Aston Martin Virage (451 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin Virage | 2011 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Virage | 118 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1411 mm |
