1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1953 Bentley R Type Continental
To start off, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bentley R Type Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bentley R Type Continental would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 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:
1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1953 Bentley R Type Continental | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | DB5 | R Type Continental |
Year Released | 1965 | 1953 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 314 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 | 4580 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 81 L |