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 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 450 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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 (875 Nm) has 319 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 | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 450 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 556 Nm | 875 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 321 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 Width | 1530 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1520 mm |