2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 2013 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2004 Bentley Arnage. (401 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2004 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 825 kg more than 2013 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, 2004 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Aston Martin DB9. (601 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Aston Martin DB9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Arnage | 2013 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Bentley | Aston Martin |
| Model | Arnage | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2745 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 18.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
