1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 2012 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Bentley Turbo would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1990 Bentley Turbo. (316 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1990 Bentley Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 600 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin DBS.
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, 1990 Bentley Turbo (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin DBS. (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Aston Martin DBS.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Bentley Turbo | 2012 Aston Martin DBS | |
Make | Bentley | Aston Martin |
Model | Turbo | DBS |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 316 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4719 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2741 mm |