1995 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1972 BMW Touring
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring 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 261 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 974 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Aston Martin Virage | 1972 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Virage | Touring |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
