2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Arnage would be higher. 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 61 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Ram. (390 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 167 kg more than 2012 Dodge Ram. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 3250 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Ram. (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Arnage | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Bentley | Dodge |
| Model | Arnage | Ram |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 551 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3569 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 121 L |
