2013 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, both 2013 Aston Martin Virage 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 112 more horse power than 2013 Aston Martin Virage. (490 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2013 Aston Martin Virage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 655 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Virage. 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 Virage. 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 Virage. (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 Virage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Aston Martin Virage | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
| Model | Virage | Continental |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 490 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 automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4703 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2061 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1282 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3065 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 25.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 90 L |
