1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 2009 BMW 325
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 10 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 (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325.
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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Arnage | 2009 BMW 325 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Arnage | 325 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
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 | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 60 L |