1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2007 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Arnage (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1988 Aston Martin Virage. (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1988 Aston Martin Virage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 665 kg more than 1988 Aston Martin Virage. 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, 2007 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Aston Martin Virage. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Aston Martin Virage. 2007 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1988 Aston Martin Virage has manual transmission. 1988 Aston Martin Virage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin Virage | 2007 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | Virage | Arnage |
Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 6761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 451 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 253 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 96 L |