2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 2009 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 3 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 202 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 893 kg more than 2009 Dodge Charger. 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 536 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Arnage | 2009 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Bentley | Dodge |
| Model | Arnage | Charger |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 452 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |
