1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 1952 Bentley R Type Continental
To start off, 1977 Aston Martin V8 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Bentley R Type Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Bentley R Type Continental would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 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:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 | 1952 Bentley R Type Continental | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
| Model | V8 | R Type Continental |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1952 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 4566 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3050 mm |
