1993 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1947 Bentley Mark VI
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 150 kg more than 1947 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. 1993 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 1947 Bentley Mark VI has manual transmission. 1947 Bentley Mark VI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Aston Martin Virage | 1947 Bentley Mark VI | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | Virage | Mark VI |
Year Released | 1993 | 1947 |
Body Type | Convertible | 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 | 344 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1640 mm |