2000 BMW 316 vs. 2011 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 316 would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin Virage (490 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 2000 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 492 kg more than 2000 BMW 316. 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, 2011 Aston Martin Virage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 316 | 2011 Aston Martin Virage | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 316 | Virage |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1288 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 78 L |
