2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2009 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Aston Martin DB7 would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (500 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2008 Aston Martin DB7. (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2008 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 675 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin DB7. 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, 2009 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin DB7. (543 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Aston Martin DB7.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 2009 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | DB7 | Arnage |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | 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 | 444 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 19.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 96 L |