2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2011 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2011 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1350 kg more than 2011 Tesla Roadster. 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 475 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tesla Roadster. (400 Nm). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Bentley Arnage | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Bentley | Tesla |
Model | Arnage | Roadster |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 400 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2352 mm |