2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 2006 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2006 Bentley Arnage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 would be higher. At 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (600 HP) has 200 more horse power than 2006 Bentley Arnage. (400 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2006 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8. (651 Nm). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | 2006 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Exp Speed 8 | Arnage |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 6752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 400 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 835 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3370 mm |
