2002 Ascari Ecosse vs. 2009 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ascari Ecosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ascari Ecosse would be higher. At 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2002 Ascari Ecosse. (396 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2002 Ascari Ecosse.
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, 2009 Bentley Arnage (738 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ascari Ecosse. (678 Nm). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ascari Ecosse. 2009 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2002 Ascari Ecosse has manual transmission. 2002 Ascari Ecosse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ascari Ecosse | 2009 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Ascari | Bentley |
| Model | Ecosse | Arnage |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 6760 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 738 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1520 mm |
