1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1999 Bentley Arnage

To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Arnage (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 706 kg more than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 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, 1999 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante.

Compare all specifications:

1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante 1999 Bentley Arnage
Make Aston Martin Bentley
Model V8 Volante Arnage
Year Released 1981 1999
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5341 cc 4398 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 317 HP 395 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4150 RPM
Torque 435 Nm 835 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2150 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1814 kg 2520 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 5400 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1940 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 3120 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 97 L 100 L