2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC 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, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC (567 HP) has 167 more horse power than 2002 Bentley Arnage. (400 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2002 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 90 kg more than 2012 Bentley Continental GTC.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental GTC 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 GTC 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Bentley Continental GTC. (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Bentley Continental GTC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Arnage | 2012 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Arnage | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 567 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| 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 | 2585 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1943 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 30.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 91 L |
