2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Bentley Arnage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 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 311 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 595 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 @ 1800 RPM) has 701 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Arnage | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Bentley | Honda |
| Model | Arnage | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.4 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 50 L |
