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. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2002 Bentley Arnage. (452 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2002 Bentley Arnage.
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 (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin DBS. (571 Nm @ 5750 RPM). 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 | 5935 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 452 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 Length | 4730 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 13.8 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 31 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 20.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 100 L |