2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2001 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Arnage (402 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (381 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 940 kg more than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (417 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2001 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2001 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Arnage |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 835 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 100 L |
