2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante

To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 83 more horse power than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 771 kg more than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 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, 2002 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Bentley Arnage 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante
Make Bentley Aston Martin
Model Arnage V8 Volante
Year Released 2002 1982
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 5341 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 400 HP 317 HP
Torque 835 Nm 434 Nm
Torque RPM 2150 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.2 mm 100 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 85 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 10.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2585 kg 1814 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 3170 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 97 L


 

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