1994 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1996 BMW 840
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Aston Martin Virage 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 62 more horse power than 1996 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 260 kg more than 1996 BMW 840. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 840. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin Virage | 1996 BMW 840 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Virage | 840 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5100 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 | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
