1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1999 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1999 Bentley Arnage. (350 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1999 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 332 kg more than 1992 Aston Martin Virage.
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, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Bentley Arnage. (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Bentley Arnage.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1999 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | Virage | Arnage |
Year Released | 1992 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 82.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2322 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 94 L |