2002 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish. (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 675 kg more than 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish. 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, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish. (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
| Model | Vanquish | Continental Flying Spur |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 602 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 322 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 16.6 L/100km |
