2005 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2005 Bentley Continental
To start off, both 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish and 2005 Bentley Continental were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 2100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2005 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 540 kg more than 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish.
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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish. (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish. 2005 Bentley Continental 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. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2005 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
| Model | Vanquish | Continental |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5933 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 | 6800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 18.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
