2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 6,750 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (309 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 636 kg more than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Bentley | Aston Martin |
Model | Continental | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5339 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1814 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 97 L |