2001 Bentley Arnage vs. 2006 BMW M6
To start off, 2006 BMW M6 is newer by 5 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, 2006 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2001 Bentley Arnage. (402 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2001 Bentley Arnage.
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 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW M6. (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Arnage | 2006 BMW M6 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Arnage | M6 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 519 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |