1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1995 Bentley Brooklands
To start off, 1995 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1995 Bentley Brooklands. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1995 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 610 kg more than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 1995 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1995 Bentley Brooklands | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | V8 Vantage | Brooklands |
Year Released | 1985 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2970 mm |