2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 1999 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2005 Bentley Arnage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1207 kg more than 1999 Lotus Esprit.
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, 2005 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus Esprit. (542 Nm). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus Esprit. 2005 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1999 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1999 Lotus Esprit 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 | 1999 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Bentley | Lotus |
| Model | Arnage | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 268 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1378 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2430 mm |
