1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Arnage (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1259 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will offer significantly more control. 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 374 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Arnage | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 98 L |
