2003 Bentley Continental vs. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2003 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V12 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 770 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin V12 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, 2003 Bentley Continental (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage. (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage. 2003 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage has manual transmission. 2012 Aston Martin V12 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.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bentley Continental | 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | |
Make | Bentley | Aston Martin |
Model | Continental | V12 Vantage |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4384 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1234 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2601 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |