1951 Aston Martin DB3 vs. 2004 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2004 Bentley Arnage is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Aston Martin DB3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Aston Martin DB3 would be higher. At 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Arnage (401 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1951 Aston Martin DB3. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1951 Aston Martin DB3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1650 kg more than 1951 Aston Martin DB3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm) has 592 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Aston Martin DB3. (243 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Aston Martin DB3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Aston Martin DB3 | 2004 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
| Model | DB3 | Arnage |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 6752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 401 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 835 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 2655 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1940 mm |
