1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 2001 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP) has 81 more horse power than 1977 Aston Martin V8. (340 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1977 Aston Martin V8.
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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Aston Martin V8. (542 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Aston Martin V8. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1977 Aston Martin V8 has manual transmission. 1977 Aston Martin V8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 | 2001 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
| Model | V8 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 421 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2970 mm |
