1995 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1995 Aston Martin Virage. (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 1995 Aston Martin Virage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 521 kg more than 1995 Aston Martin Virage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Aston Martin Virage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 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, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Aston Martin Virage. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Aston Martin Virage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Aston Martin Virage | 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
| Model | Virage | Continental Flying Spur |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 2525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5291 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1466 mm |
