2001 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2009 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Aston Martin DB7 would be higher. At 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2001 Aston Martin DB7. (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2001 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, 2009 Bentley Arnage (738 Nm) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Aston Martin DB7. (556 Nm). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Aston Martin DB7. 2009 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2001 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 2001 Aston Martin DB7 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:
2001 Aston Martin DB7 | 2009 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | DB7 | Arnage |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5931 cc | 6760 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 556 Nm | 738 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 288 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 Width | 1530 mm | 2130 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1520 mm |