2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2008 Maserati Spyder is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Arnage 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 (500 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2008 Maserati Spyder. (395 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2008 Maserati Spyder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 855 kg more than 2008 Maserati Spyder. 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 (1,001 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 549 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Maserati Spyder. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Maserati Spyder. 2007 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2008 Maserati Spyder has manual transmission. 2008 Maserati Spyder 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 | 2008 Maserati Spyder | |
| Make | Bentley | Maserati |
| Model | Arnage | Spyder |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 1001 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| 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 | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 17.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 88 L |
