2003 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2003 Bentley Arnage
To start off, both 2003 Aston Martin DB9 and 2003 Bentley Arnage were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 (450 HP) has 50 more horse power than 2003 Bentley Arnage. (400 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2003 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 875 kg more than 2003 Aston Martin DB9.
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, 2003 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Aston Martin DB9. (557 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Aston Martin DB9. 2003 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2003 Aston Martin DB9 has manual transmission. 2003 Aston Martin DB9 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Aston Martin DB9 | 2003 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | DB9 | Arnage |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 400 HP |
Torque | 557 Nm | 835 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 99.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 100 L |