2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2005 Lexus SC
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lexus SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lexus SC would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2005 Lexus SC. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2005 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 913 kg more than 2005 Lexus SC. 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, 2009 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lexus SC. (442 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 2005 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Bentley | Lexus |
| Model | Arnage | SC |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 4277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 75 L |
