2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 1979 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2006 Bentley Arnage is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 240 more horse power than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 2006 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm) has 618 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lotus Esprit. 2006 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1979 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1979 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Arnage | 1979 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Bentley | Lotus |
| Model | Arnage | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6752 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 218 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 Length | 5650 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2440 mm |
