1979 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2003 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2003 Bentley Arnage is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 114 more horse power than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 360 kg more than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. 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, 2003 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. 2003 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2003 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | Lagonda | Arnage |
Year Released | 1979 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 400 HP |
Torque | 434 Nm | 835 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3120 mm |