2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2002 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2002 Bentley Arnage (839 Nm) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin DBS. (420 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin DBS. 2002 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin DBS has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin DBS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin DBS | 2002 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | DBS | Arnage |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5933 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 503 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 420 Nm | 839 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1940 mm |