2004 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2002 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 2 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. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (450 HP) has 50 more horse power than 2002 Bentley Arnage. (400 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2002 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 875 kg more than 2004 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, 2002 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Aston Martin DB9. (570 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Aston Martin DB9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin DB9 | 2002 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
| Model | DB9 | Arnage |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5930 cc | 6750 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 | 570 Nm | 835 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 100 L |
