2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (500 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (171 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1175 kg more than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 685 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Bentley | Mazda |
| Model | Arnage | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 48 L |
