1994 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2008 BMW 120
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 14 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 196 more horse power than 2008 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 650 kg more than 2008 BMW 120. 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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin Virage | 2008 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Virage | 120 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
