2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 2001 Volkswagen W12
To start off, 2005 Bentley Arnage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Volkswagen W12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Volkswagen W12 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen W12 (590 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2005 Bentley Arnage. (399 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 2005 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1385 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen W12.
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 (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volkswagen W12. (620 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volkswagen W12. 2005 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2001 Volkswagen W12 has manual transmission. 2001 Volkswagen W12 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 | 2001 Volkswagen W12 | |
Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
Model | Arnage | W12 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Horse Power | 399 HP | 590 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 350 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 3.5 seconds |
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 | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2520 mm |