2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 2011 Honda Insight
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Bentley Arnage 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 402 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1348 kg more than 2011 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Bentley Arnage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Insight, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 3250 RPM) has 708 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Arnage | 2011 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Bentley | Honda |
| Model | Arnage | Insight |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1237 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 40 L |
