1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe
To start off, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe 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 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe (453 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1999 Bentley Arnage. (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe should accelerate faster than 1999 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe weights approximately 150 kg more than 1999 Bentley Arnage. 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 (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe | |
| Make | Bentley | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Arnage | Phantom Drophead Coupe |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 453 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 2670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5608 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1986 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
