2001 Bentley Arnage vs. 2007 Maybach 62
To start off, 2007 Maybach 62 is newer by 6 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, 2007 Maybach 62 (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2001 Bentley Arnage. (402 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2001 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maybach 62 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2001 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, 2007 Maybach 62 (1,000 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Bentley Arnage. (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2007 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Bentley Arnage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Arnage | 2007 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | Bentley | Maybach |
| Model | Arnage | 62 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 110 L |
