2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1998 Bentley Turbo
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bentley Turbo would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Turbo (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 685 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 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, 1998 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1998 Bentley Turbo | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | V8 Vantage | Turbo |
Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4280 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 800 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.8 L/100km | 17.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 94 L |