1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2009 Bentley Arnage. (493 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 Bentley Arnage.
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, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Bentley Arnage. (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Bentley Arnage. 2009 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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:
1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | V8 Vantage | Arnage |
Year Released | 1982 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 6760 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 738 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2130 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 90 L |