2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 383 more horse power than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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) has 577 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (161 Nm). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2009 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Bentley | Mazda |
| Model | Arnage | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6760 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| 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 | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 58 L |
