2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2004 Bentley Arnage is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Arnage (401 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1993 Vauxhall Carlton. (355 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1993 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 985 kg more than 1993 Vauxhall Carlton. 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, 2004 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Vauxhall Carlton. (532 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Vauxhall Carlton. 2004 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1993 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Bentley Arnage | 1993 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Bentley | Vauxhall |
Model | Arnage | Carlton |
Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 532 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2740 mm |