1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2005 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 6,750 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 632 kg more than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2005 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
| Model | V8 Volante | Continental |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 6750 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 99 mm |
| 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 Weight | 1818 kg | 2450 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 108 L |
