2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2004 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Bentley Arnage. (401 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2004 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 820 kg more than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 2004 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2004 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Arnage |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4735 cc | 6752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 401 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 835 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 2655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
