2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1999 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (380 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 810 kg more than 2008 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, 1999 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1999 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Arnage |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4280 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 400 HP |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 835 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 100 L |
