2000 Acura NSX vs. 2003 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2003 Bentley Arnage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura NSX would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 177 more horse power than 2000 Acura NSX. (223 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1010 kg more than 2000 Acura NSX. 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, 2003 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm) has 530 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura NSX. (305 Nm). This means 2003 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura NSX. 2003 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2000 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 2000 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura NSX | 2003 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Acura | Bentley |
| Model | NSX | Arnage |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3208 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 400 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 835 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3120 mm |
