1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 30 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 575 kg more than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC 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. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2011 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 2567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 90 L |
