2004 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1997 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (454 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1997 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1997 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 734 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. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Aston Martin DB9. (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Aston Martin DB9. 1997 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2004 Aston Martin DB9 has manual transmission. 2004 Aston Martin DB9 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin DB9 | 1997 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
| Model | DB9 | Continental |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 421 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 100 L |
