1999 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 2003 Bentley Continental

To start off, 2003 Bentley Continental is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Aston Martin Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Aston Martin Vantage would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Aston Martin Vantage (450 HP) has 29 more horse power than 2003 Bentley Continental. (421 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2003 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 480 kg more than 1999 Aston Martin Vantage.

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, 1999 Aston Martin Vantage (1,098 Nm) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Bentley Continental. (876 Nm). This means 1999 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Bentley Continental. 2003 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1999 Aston Martin Vantage has manual transmission. 1999 Aston Martin Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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