2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V 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 Cadillac CTS-V (556 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2007 Bentley Arnage. (500 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 2007 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 670 kg more than 2012 Cadillac CTS-V.
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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS-V. (746 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS-V. 2007 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2012 Cadillac CTS-V has manual transmission. 2012 Cadillac CTS-V 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.
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2007 Bentley Arnage | 2012 Cadillac CTS-V | |
Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
Model | Arnage | CTS-V |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 556 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 1001 Nm | 746 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4877 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 68 L |