2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 5 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 312 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1301 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. 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, 2011 Honda Civic, 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 (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 702 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Arnage | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Bentley | Honda |
| Model | Arnage | Civic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 452 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |
