2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 1996 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 284 more horse power than 1996 Lotus Elise. (116 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1996 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1880 kg more than 1996 Lotus Elise. 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, 2002 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 666 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lotus Elise. 2002 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1996 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 1996 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Bentley Arnage | 1996 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Bentley | Lotus |
Model | Arnage | Elise |
Year Released | 2002 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 116 HP |
Torque | 835 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 40 L |