1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (567 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 500 kg more than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | V8 Vantage | Continental |
Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 567 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2227 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1404 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 90 L |