1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GT 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (567 HP) has 167 more horse power than 1999 Bentley Arnage. (400 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1999 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 200 kg more than 2012 Bentley Continental GT.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental GT 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 Bentley Continental GT 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) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Bentley Continental GT. (700 Nm). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Bentley Continental GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 2012 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Arnage | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 567 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 318 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 4.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 2320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1943 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 91 L |
