2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1995 Caterham 21
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Caterham 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Caterham 21 would be higher. At 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1995 Caterham 21. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1995 Caterham 21.
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, 2009 Bentley Arnage (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 582 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham 21. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham 21. 2009 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1995 Caterham 21 has manual transmission. 1995 Caterham 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 1995 Caterham 21 | |
| Make | Bentley | Caterham |
| Model | Arnage | 21 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6760 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 54 L |
