1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 BMW Z4
To start off, 2008 BMW Z4 is newer by 9 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 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 57 more horse power than 2008 BMW Z4. (338 HP @ 7900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1035 kg more than 2008 BMW Z4. 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 470 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW Z4. (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 2008 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 338 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
