1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2009 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (500 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1334 kg more than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. 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, 2009 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 498 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. 2009 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1959 Aston Martin DB4 has manual transmission. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 2009 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
| Model | DB4 | Arnage |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 6748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3120 mm |
