1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1999 BMW 320
To start off, both 1999 Bentley Arnage and 1999 BMW 320 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 202 more horse power than 1999 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 902 kg more than 1999 BMW 320. 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 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Arnage | 1999 BMW 320 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Arnage | 320 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 66 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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 63 L |