1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 2005 BMW M6
To start off, 2005 BMW M6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 4,998 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1999 Bentley Arnage. (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1999 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 735 kg more than 2005 BMW M6.
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, 1999 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW M6. (500 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 2005 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | M6 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
