1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 Audi S5
To start off, 2012 Audi S5 is newer by 13 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Arnage (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2012 Audi S5. (354 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi S5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 770 kg more than 2012 Audi S5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi S5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi S5 will offer significantly more control. 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 395 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi S5. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi S5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 2012 Audi S5 | |
| Make | Bentley | Audi |
| Model | Arnage | S5 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 354 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |
