1994 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1974 BMW 3
To start off, 1994 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW 3 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 144 more horse power than 1974 BMW 3. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 567 kg more than 1974 BMW 3. 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, 1994 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 3. (270 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 3. 1994 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 1974 BMW 3 has manual transmission. 1974 BMW 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin Virage | 1974 BMW 3 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Virage | 3 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1433 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
