2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Arnage (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1995 Lotus Esprit. (301 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1995 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1340 kg more than 1995 Lotus Esprit. 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, 2007 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lotus Esprit. (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lotus Esprit. 2007 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1995 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1995 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Arnage | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Bentley | Lotus |
Model | Arnage | Esprit |
Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 73 L |