1998 Bentley Continental vs. 2012 Aston Martin Virage

To start off, 2012 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin Virage (490 HP) has 69 more horse power than 1998 Bentley Continental. (421 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1998 Bentley Continental.

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, 1998 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin Virage. (569 Nm). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Aston Martin Virage. 1998 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2012 Aston Martin Virage has manual transmission. 2012 Aston Martin Virage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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