2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2006 Bentley Arnage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Bonneville 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 196 more horse power than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. (204 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 820 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 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 2006 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville, 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, 2006 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 524 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Arnage | 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Bentley | Pontiac |
Model | Arnage | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6752 cc | 3783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 204 HP |
Torque | 835 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |