2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2012 Kia Sorento 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Arnage (399 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2012 Kia Sorento. (276 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 782 kg more than 2012 Kia Sorento. 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, 2012 Kia Sorento, 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 499 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sorento. (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Arnage | 2012 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Bentley | Kia |
| Model | Arnage | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2586 kg | 1804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 16.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |
