2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 2005 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2006 Bentley Arnage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Arnage (399 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (228 HP @ 8200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1521 kg more than 2005 Mazda RX-8. 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, 2006 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 624 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda RX-8. 2006 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda RX-8 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 | 2005 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Bentley | Mazda |
Model | Arnage | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 399 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2586 kg | 1065 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.2 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 61 L |