2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 2013 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 5 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, 2013 Aston Martin Virage (490 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Bentley Arnage. (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2008 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 800 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Virage.
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 2013 Aston Martin Virage. (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Aston Martin Virage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Arnage | 2013 Aston Martin Virage | |
| Make | Bentley | Aston Martin |
| Model | Arnage | Virage |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4703 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2061 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 78 L |
