2005 Alpina B3 vs. 1988 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 2005 Alpina B3 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2005 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 275 kg more than 2005 Alpina B3. 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, 1988 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina B3 | 1988 Aston Martin Virage | |
| Make | Alpina | Aston Martin |
| Model | B3 | Virage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 5338 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 344 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 105 L |
