2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1412 kg more than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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 (839 Nm) has 705 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (134 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2002 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 | 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Bentley | Mazda |
Model | Arnage | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 110 HP |
Torque | 839 Nm | 134 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 83.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1038 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2270 mm |