1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige 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 (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Exige. (257 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1413 kg more than 2012 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Arnage | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Bentley | Lotus |
Model | Arnage | Exige |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 909 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 44 L |