2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy 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, 2006 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 230 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 897 kg more than 2012 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 605 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Bentley Arnage 2012 Subaru Legacy
Make Bentley Subaru
Model Arnage Legacy
Year Released 2006 2012
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6752 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 400 HP 170 HP
Torque 835 Nm 230 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Automatic CVT
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1553 kg
Vehicle Length 5650 mm 4775 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 3370 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 16.8 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 23.5 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 70 L


 

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