2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 Audi A7
To start off, 2012 Audi A7 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Bentley Arnage 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 90 more horse power than 2012 Audi A7. (310 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 675 kg more than 2012 Audi A7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A7 will offer significantly more control. 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 395 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A7. (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Arnage | 2012 Audi A7 | |
| Make | Bentley | Audi |
| Model | Arnage | A7 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 310 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2913 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 30.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |
