2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Continental 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 82 more horse power than 2011 Aston Martin DB9. (470 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 Aston Martin DB9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 690 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin DB9. 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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin DB9. (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin DB9. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2011 Aston Martin DB9 has manual transmission. 2011 Aston Martin DB9 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 Bentley Continental | 2011 Aston Martin DB9 | |
Make | Bentley | Aston Martin |
Model | Continental | DB9 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5900 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 470 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1760 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2741 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 80 L |