1996 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2009 BMW 120
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 13 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 168 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (176 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 680 kg more than 2009 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, 1996 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Aston Martin Virage | 2009 BMW 120 | |
Make | Aston Martin | BMW |
Model | Virage | 120 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |