1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 1980 Bentley T
To start off, 1980 Bentley T is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Bentley T is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bentley T weights approximately 1115 kg more than 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre.
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. 1980 Bentley T has automatic transmission and 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre has manual transmission. 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Bentley T will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre | 1980 Bentley T | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | 2-Litre | T |
Year Released | 1949 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 2235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3040 mm |