2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 2006 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2006 Bentley Arnage and 2006 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Arnage (399 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2006 Opel Vectra. (208 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 960 kg more than 2006 Opel Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 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 2006 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Opel Vectra, 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, 2006 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 535 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Vectra. (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Arnage | 2006 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Bentley | Opel |
Model | Arnage | Vectra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3175 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 399 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2586 kg | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 61 L |