1995 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1971 BMW 3
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 624 kg more than 1971 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, 1995 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3. 1995 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 1971 BMW 3 has manual transmission. 1971 BMW 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Aston Martin Virage | 1971 BMW 3 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | Virage | 3 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
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 | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3700 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 | 2004 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |