2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2006 Bentley Arnage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Forester 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 (452 HP @ 3250 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1136 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 (875 Nm) has 650 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Arnage | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Bentley | Subaru |
| Model | Arnage | Forester |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 452 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1449 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
