2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 1994 McLaren F1
To start off, 2005 Bentley Arnage is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 McLaren F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 McLaren F1 would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 McLaren F1 (627 HP) has 176 more horse power than 2005 Bentley Arnage. (451 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 2005 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1465 kg more than 1994 McLaren F1.
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, 1994 McLaren F1 (881 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Bentley Arnage. (875 Nm). This means 1994 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Bentley Arnage. 2005 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1994 McLaren F1 has manual transmission. 1994 McLaren F1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Arnage | 1994 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Bentley | McLaren |
| Model | Arnage | F1 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 6062 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 627 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 371 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2720 mm |
