2000 Acura TL vs. 2006 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2006 Bentley Arnage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura TL would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Arnage (399 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2000 Acura TL. (226 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1011 kg more than 2000 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Bentley Arnage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Acura TL, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 541 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura TL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura TL | 2006 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Acura | Bentley |
| Model | TL | Arnage |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 835 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2586 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 100 L |
