1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Bentley Turbo would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 656 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish.
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, 1997 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish. (620 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Turbo | 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
| Make | Bentley | Aston Martin |
| Model | Turbo | Vanquish |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1739 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 2067 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1294 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 78 L |
