2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse

To start off, both 2005 Bentley Arnage and 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Arnage (451 HP @ 3250 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (145 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1175 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 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 2005 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 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, 2005 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 661 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse. 2005 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse has manual transmission. 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse 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 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Make Bentley Mitsubishi
Model Arnage Eclipse
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6748 cc 2350 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 451 HP 145 HP
Engine RPM 3250 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 214 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.2 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 100 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2585 kg 1410 kg
Vehicle Length 5410 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 3120 mm 2570 mm


 

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