1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 32 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 5,998 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 595 kg more than 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 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, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | V8 Vantage | Continental Flying Spur |
Year Released | 1977 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Type | V | W |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 602 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 322 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 90 L |