2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2009 Bentley Arnage. (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2009 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 88 kg more than 2011 Bentley Continental GTC.
Because 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will offer significantly more control. 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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Bentley Continental GTC. (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Bentley Continental GTC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 2011 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Arnage | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 2567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 90 L |
