1951 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1954 Bentley R Type Continental
To start off, 1954 Bentley R Type Continental is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Bentley R Type Continental is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Aston Martin DB2 | 1954 Bentley R Type Continental | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | DB2 | R Type Continental |
Year Released | 1951 | 1954 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 81 L |