2013 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, both 2013 Aston Martin Vantage and 2013 Bentley Continental were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 760 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. 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 (750 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2013 Aston Martin Vantage has manual transmission. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage 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:
| 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
| Model | Vantage | Continental |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 602 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Premium | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4385 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2022 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 3065 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 24.3 L/100km | 25.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
