2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 2005 Pontiac GTO

To start off, 2006 Bentley Arnage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 400 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 760 kg more than 2005 Pontiac GTO.

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 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac GTO. (536 Nm). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac GTO.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Bentley Arnage 2005 Pontiac GTO
Make Bentley Pontiac
Model Arnage GTO
Year Released 2006 2005
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6752 cc 5965 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 400 HP 400 HP
Torque 835 Nm 536 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 10.9:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1690 kg
Vehicle Length 5650 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 3370 mm 2800 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 68 L


 

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