2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 2004 Caterham 7

To start off, both 2004 Bentley Arnage and 2004 Caterham 7 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (251 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 2115 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7. 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 (876 Nm) has 618 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (258 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7. 2004 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2004 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2004 Caterham 7 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 2004 Caterham 7
Make Bentley Caterham
Model Arnage 7
Year Released 2004 2004
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6752 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 450 HP 251 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 8000 RPM
Torque 876 Nm 258 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 2585 kg 470 kg
Vehicle Length 5410 mm 3110 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1580 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 810 mm
Wheelbase Size 3130 mm 2230 mm


 

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