2001 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2012 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 11 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 266 more horse power than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1041 kg more than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 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 2001 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Transit Connect, 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, 2001 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 662 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Arnage | 2012 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Arnage | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1544 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 58 L |
