2005 BMW 530 vs. 2013 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 530 would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Virage (490 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (227 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 150 kg more than 2005 BMW 530. 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, 2013 Aston Martin Virage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 2013 Aston Martin Virage | |
| Make | BMW | Aston Martin |
| Model | 530 | Virage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4703 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2061 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.6 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 78 L |
