2002 Bentley State Limousine vs. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Bentley State Limousine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Bentley State Limousine would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley State Limousine is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley State Limousine weights approximately 1400 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Rapide.
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, 2002 Bentley State Limousine (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Aston Martin Rapide. (601 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley State Limousine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Aston Martin Rapide.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley State Limousine | 2013 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Bentley | Aston Martin |
| Model | State Limousine | Rapide |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 6000 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 |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3390 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6230 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3850 mm | 2989 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 91 L |
