2007 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1952 Bentley R Type Continental
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Bentley R Type Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Bentley R Type Continental would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 70 kg more than 1952 Bentley R Type Continental.
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.
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2007 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1952 Bentley R Type Continental | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | Vanquish | R Type Continental |
Year Released | 2007 | 1952 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4566 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 333 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 81 L |