1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1996 BMW 318
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 318 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 (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1996 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1996 BMW 318. 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 (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 667 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 318. (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 1996 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 318 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 63 L |
