2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 2007 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2007 Cadillac CTS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Bentley Arnage 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 199 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac CTS. (253 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 879 kg more than 2007 Cadillac CTS. 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 (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 532 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac CTS. (343 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac CTS. 2006 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2007 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2007 Cadillac CTS 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 | 2007 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
| Model | Arnage | CTS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 452 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.7 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 66 L |
