2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2005 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 3 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 108 more horse power than 2008 Aston Martin DB7. (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2008 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 540 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin DB7. 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 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin DB7. (543 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Aston Martin DB7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2005 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
| Model | DB7 | Continental |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 6750 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 99 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2450 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 108 L |
