2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 2011 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Bentley Arnage. (500 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2008 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 890 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin DBS.
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, 2008 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin DBS. (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin DBS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Arnage | 2011 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Bentley | Aston Martin |
| Model | Arnage | DBS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| 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 | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4722 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 78 L |
