2005 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 would be higher. At 5,933 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (600 HP) has 146 more horse power than 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish. (454 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 weights approximately 540 kg more than 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (651 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish. (542 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 has automatic transmission and 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
| Model | Vanquish | Exp Speed 8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5933 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 600 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2770 mm |
