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, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (616 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 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.
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 (800 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 231 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 | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 490 HP | 616 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 800 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 | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
