2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 2000 Caterham 21
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Caterham 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Caterham 21 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 221 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 21. (230 HP @ 8600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 2045 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21. 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 (875 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 665 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21. 2007 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2000 Caterham 21 has manual transmission. 2000 Caterham 21 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 | 2000 Caterham 21 | |
Make | Bentley | Caterham |
Model | Arnage | 21 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 100 L |