2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza 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 186 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Impreza. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1130 kg more than 2012 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza 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 545 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Impreza. (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Impreza. 2007 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2012 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2012 Subaru Impreza 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 | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Bentley | Subaru |
| Model | Arnage | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 64 L |
