1996 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2008 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2008 Bentley Arnage is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Bentley Brooklands would be higher. Both 1996 Bentley Brooklands and 2008 Bentley Arnage are equipped with a 6,750 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1996 Bentley Brooklands. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1996 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 155 kg more than 1996 Bentley Brooklands. 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, 2008 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Bentley Brooklands. (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Bentley Brooklands.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Bentley Brooklands | 2008 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Bentley | Bentley |
Model | Brooklands | Arnage |
Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 450 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 104.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3120 mm |