1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1997 Volvo V90
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Volvo V90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Volvo V90 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 172 more horse power than 1997 Volvo V90. (178 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1997 Volvo V90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 707 kg more than 1997 Volvo V90. 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 1997 Volvo V90. (260 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volvo V90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 1997 Volvo V90 | |
| Make | Bentley | Volvo |
| Model | Arnage | V90 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
