1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2008 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2008 Bentley Arnage is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2008 Bentley Arnage. (500 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2008 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 595 kg more than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 2008 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2008 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2008 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Arnage |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 96 L |
