2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2006 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2006 Bentley Arnage. (399 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2006 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin DBS. (420 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin DBS. 2006 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. 2006 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin DBS | 2006 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | DBS | Arnage |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5933 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 503 HP | 399 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 835 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 307 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1940 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.7 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.9 L/100km | 19.2 L/100km |