2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GT 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 130 kg more than 2012 Bentley Continental GT.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental GT 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 Bentley Continental GT 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 (839 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Bentley Continental GT. (700 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Bentley Continental GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Arnage | 2012 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Arnage | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 567 HP |
| Torque | 839 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1943 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2746 mm |
