2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol
To start off, 2005 Bentley Arnage is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Arnage (451 HP) has 349 more horse power than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. (102 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1467 kg more than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Bentley Arnage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm) has 742 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. (133 Nm). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. 2005 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol has manual transmission. 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Arnage | 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol | |
Make | Bentley | Honda |
Model | Arnage | Civic Del Sol |
Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 102 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 133 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1118 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2380 mm |