2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, both 2006 Bentley Arnage and 2006 Volkswagen Transporter were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 295 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1424 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. 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, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter, 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 585 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. 2006 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Transporter has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter 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 | 2006 Volkswagen Transporter | |
| Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
| Model | Arnage | Transporter |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 19.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2586 kg | 1162 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
