1969 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 2005 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2005 Bentley Arnage is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Arnage (451 HP @ 3250 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1969 Aston Martin DB6. (325 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1969 Aston Martin DB6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1088 kg more than 1969 Aston Martin DB6. 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, 2005 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Aston Martin DB6. 2005 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1969 Aston Martin DB6 has manual transmission. 1969 Aston Martin DB6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Aston Martin DB6 | 2005 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | DB6 | Arnage |
Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 6748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 451 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 100 L |