2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Bentley Arnage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1424 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Bentley Arnage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage 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, 2008 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm) has 726 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Arnage | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Bentley | Honda |
| Model | Arnage | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1161 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 50 L |
