1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1953 Bentley Mark VI
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 142 kg more than 1953 Bentley Mark VI.
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.
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1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1953 Bentley Mark VI | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | V8 Vantage | Mark VI |
Year Released | 1992 | 1953 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3050 mm |