2004 Bentley Continental vs. 2013 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2004 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2004 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Continental weights approximately 690 kg more than 2013 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, 2004 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Aston Martin DB9. (601 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Aston Martin DB9.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Bentley Continental | 2013 Aston Martin DB9 | |
Make | Bentley | Aston Martin |
Model | Continental | DB9 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 470 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 601 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2745 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |