1996 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2005 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Aston Martin DB7 would be higher. At 6,750 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1996 Aston Martin DB7. (331 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1996 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 725 kg more than 1996 Aston Martin DB7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Aston Martin DB7. (490 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Aston Martin DB7. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1996 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 1996 Aston Martin DB7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Aston Martin DB7 | 2005 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | DB7 | Continental |
Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3239 cc | 6750 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 552 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 99 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2450 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 100 L |