2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2008 Bentley Arnage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Arnage (500 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1689 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm) has 688 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise. 2008 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Arnage | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Bentley | Lotus |
| Model | Arnage | Elise |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
