2007 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2013 Bentley Continental. (500 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2013 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 345 kg more than 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (660 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish. (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | Vanquish | Continental |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 660 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 2295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2227 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1404 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |