2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2000 Caterham 7
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Caterham 7 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 323 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 7. (170 HP @ 10750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 7.
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 613 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7. 2009 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2000 Caterham 7 has manual transmission. 2000 Caterham 7 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 | 2000 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | Bentley | Caterham |
| Model | Arnage | 7 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6760 cc | 1137 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 10750 RPM |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 212 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 | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2260 mm |
