2004 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1947 Bentley Mark VI
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 134 kg more than 2004 Aston Martin DB9.
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.
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2004 Aston Martin DB9 | 1947 Bentley Mark VI | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | DB9 | Mark VI |
Year Released | 2004 | 1947 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3050 mm |