2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 11 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (616 HP) has 216 more horse power than 2002 Bentley Arnage. (400 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2002 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 235 kg more than 2013 Bentley Continental.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Bentley Continental. (800 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Bentley Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Arnage | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Arnage | Continental |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 616 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 30.7 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |
