1996 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2002 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Aston Martin DB7 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 572 kg more than 1996 Aston Martin DB7.
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, 2002 Bentley Arnage (839 Nm) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Aston Martin DB7. (490 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Aston Martin DB7. 2002 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1996 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 1996 Aston Martin DB7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Aston Martin DB7 | 2002 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | DB7 | Arnage |
Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3238 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 490 Nm | 839 Nm |
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 | 1878 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3120 mm |