2001 Bentley Arnage vs. 2005 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2005 Smart Roadster is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Arnage (402 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 2005 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Roadster.
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, 2001 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 705 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Roadster. 2001 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2005 Smart Roadster has manual transmission. 2005 Smart Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Arnage | 2005 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Bentley | Smart |
Model | Arnage | Roadster |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 35 L |