2004 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2008 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2008 Bentley Arnage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Aston Martin V12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Aston Martin V12 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin V12 (460 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Bentley Arnage. (450 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 2008 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 750 kg more than 2004 Aston Martin V12.
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, 2008 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Aston Martin V12. (542 Nm). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Aston Martin V12. 2008 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2004 Aston Martin V12 has manual transmission. 2004 Aston Martin V12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin V12 | 2008 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
| Model | V12 | Arnage |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 460 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 19.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 96 L |
