1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1954 Bentley R Type Continental
To start off, both 1954 Aston Martin DB2 and 1954 Bentley R Type Continental were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,566 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:
1954 Aston Martin DB2 | 1954 Bentley R Type Continental | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | DB2 | R Type Continental |
Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 4566 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 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 | 4310 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 81 L |