1996 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2001 BMW X Coupe
To start off, 2001 BMW X Coupe is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2001 BMW X Coupe. (181 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW X Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 405 kg more than 2001 BMW X Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 BMW X Coupe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Aston Martin Virage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 BMW X Coupe will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW X Coupe. (397 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW X Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Aston Martin Virage | 2001 BMW X Coupe | |
| Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
| Model | Virage | X Coupe |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 397 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
