2004 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2005 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2005 Bentley Arnage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2005 Bentley Arnage. (399 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2005 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 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, 2005 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Aston Martin DB9. (570 Nm). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
| Model | DB9 | Arnage |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| 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 | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 100 L |
