2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (631 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2004 Bentley Arnage. (450 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2004 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 155 kg more than 2013 Bentley Continental.
Because 2004 Bentley Arnage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Bentley Continental. (800 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Bentley Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Arnage | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Arnage | Continental |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6752 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 631 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2194 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1393 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2745 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |
