2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1996 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1996 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1996 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 690 kg more than 2009 Aston Martin DB9.
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, 1996 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin DB9. (570 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin DB9. 1996 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin DB9 has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 1996 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
| Model | DB9 | Continental |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5933 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 421 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 100 L |
