1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1998 Bentley Turbo
To start off, 1998 Bentley Turbo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1998 Bentley Turbo. (395 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1998 Bentley Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 405 kg more than 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 1998 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1998 Bentley Turbo | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Turbo |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 94 L |
