2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2006 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac CTS 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 241 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (252 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
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 396 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS. 2009 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2006 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2006 Cadillac CTS 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 | 2006 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
| Model | Arnage | CTS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6760 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 236 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 66 L |
