2003 Bentley Arnage vs. 2005 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 203 more horse power than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (197 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1200 kg more than 2005 Mazda RX-8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 613 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (222 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Arnage | 2005 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Bentley | Mazda |
| Model | Arnage | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 1311 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
