2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 2000 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2006 Bentley Arnage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 TVR Speed 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 TVR Speed 12 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 2006 Bentley Arnage. (452 HP @ 3250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2006 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1585 kg more than 2000 TVR Speed 12.
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, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Bentley Arnage. (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Bentley Arnage. 2006 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2000 TVR Speed 12 has manual transmission. 2000 TVR Speed 12 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 | 2000 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Bentley | TVR |
| Model | Arnage | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 452 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3250 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.7 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 57 L |
