2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 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, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2007 Bentley Arnage. (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2007 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 60 kg more than 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 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 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. (650 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Arnage | 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Arnage | Continental Flying Spur |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5291 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 90 L |
