2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2009 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Aston Martin V12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Aston Martin V12 would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 Bentley Arnage. (500 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 2009 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 707 kg more than 2006 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, 2009 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Aston Martin V12. (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Aston Martin V12. 2009 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2006 Aston Martin V12 has manual transmission. 2006 Aston Martin V12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V12 | 2009 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
| Model | V12 | Arnage |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 6748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.9 L/100km | 19.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 96 L |
