2003 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 Audi A6
To start off, 2012 Audi A6 is newer by 9 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 90 more horse power than 2012 Audi A6. (310 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 750 kg more than 2012 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A6 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, 2003 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A6. (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Arnage | 2012 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Bentley | Audi |
| Model | Arnage | A6 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4925 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2913 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |
