2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2012 Aston Martin Virage

To start off, 2012 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (602 HP) has 112 more horse power than 2012 Aston Martin Virage. (490 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2012 Aston Martin Virage.

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, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (750 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin Virage. (569 Nm). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Aston Martin Virage. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 2012 Aston Martin Virage has manual transmission. 2012 Aston Martin Virage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 2012 Aston Martin Virage
Make Bentley Aston Martin
Model Continental Flying Spur Virage
Year Released 2009 2012
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5998 cc 5900 cc
Engine Type W V
Horse Power 602 HP 490 HP
Torque 750 Nm 569 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 322 km/hour 300 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 4.8 seconds 4.6 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors


 

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