1993 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2011 BMW Z4
To start off, 2011 BMW Z4 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 44 more horse power than 2011 BMW Z4. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 410 kg more than 2011 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, 1993 Aston Martin Virage (451 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW Z4. (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW Z4. 1993 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW Z4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin Virage | 2011 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Virage | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | 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 | 344 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
