1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 2004 Kia Amanti
To start off, 2004 Kia Amanti is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 200 more horse power than 2004 Kia Amanti. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Amanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 696 kg more than 2004 Kia Amanti. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Bentley Arnage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Kia Amanti, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 537 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Amanti. (298 Nm). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Amanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 2004 Kia Amanti | |
| Make | Bentley | Kia |
| Model | Arnage | Amanti |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
