2002 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1952 Bentley R Type Continental
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Bentley R Type Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Bentley R Type Continental would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin V12 | 1952 Bentley R Type Continental | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | V12 | R Type Continental |
Year Released | 2002 | 1952 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 4566 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3050 mm |