2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Bentley Arnage 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 640 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin DBS.
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 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin DBS. (569 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Aston Martin DBS. 2002 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2012 Aston Martin DBS has manual transmission. 2012 Aston Martin DBS 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:
2002 Bentley Arnage | 2012 Aston Martin DBS | |
Make | Bentley | Aston Martin |
Model | Arnage | DBS |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 510 HP |
Torque | 839 Nm | 569 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4719 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2741 mm |