1995 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2011 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Bentley Brooklands would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin Virage (490 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1995 Bentley Brooklands. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1995 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 540 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin Virage.
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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin Virage. (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin Virage.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Bentley Brooklands | 2011 Aston Martin Virage | |
Make | Bentley | Aston Martin |
Model | Brooklands | Virage |
Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 490 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4704 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1288 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2741 mm |