1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Bentley Brooklands
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Bentley Brooklands. (523 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 Bentley Brooklands.
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 Brooklands (774 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2009 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 Bentley Brooklands | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | V8 Vantage | Brooklands |
Year Released | 1981 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 523 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 774 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 96 L |