2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 Acura TL
To start off, 2012 Acura TL is newer by 5 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 (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2012 Acura TL. (305 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2012 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 785 kg more than 2012 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Acura TL 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, 2007 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 505 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Acura TL. (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Arnage | 2012 Acura TL | |
Make | Bentley | Acura |
Model | Arnage | TL |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4928 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |