2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 6 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 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP) has 70 more horse power than 2006 Bentley Arnage. (400 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 2006 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 460 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin Rapide.
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 (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin Rapide. (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Aston Martin Rapide.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Arnage | 2012 Aston Martin Rapide | |
Make | Bentley | Aston Martin |
Model | Arnage | Rapide |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6752 cc | 5900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 470 HP |
Torque | 835 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5019 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |