1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1998 BMW 323
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 323 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 180 more horse power than 1998 BMW 323. (170 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 775 kg more than 1998 BMW 323. 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) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 323. (246 Nm). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 1998 BMW 323 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 323 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2710 mm |
