1994 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1973 BMW 1502
To start off, 1994 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 1502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 1502 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1973 BMW 1502. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1973 BMW 1502. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin Virage | 1973 BMW 1502 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Virage | 1502 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
