1958 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1997 Bentley Continental
To start off, 1997 Bentley Continental is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1958 Aston Martin DB2. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1958 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1275 kg more than 1958 Aston Martin DB2. 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, 1997 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 635 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Aston Martin DB2. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Aston Martin DB2. 1997 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1958 Aston Martin DB2 has manual transmission. 1958 Aston Martin DB2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB2 | 1997 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
| Model | DB2 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 421 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 100 L |
