1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1990 BMW 730
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 730 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Arnage (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1990 BMW 730. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 722 kg more than 1990 BMW 730. 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, 1999 Bentley Arnage (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 730. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 1990 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 730 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 90 L |
