1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 2010 Holden Calais

To start off, 2010 Holden Calais is newer by 11 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) has 72 more horse power than 2010 Holden Calais. (278 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2010 Holden Calais.

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) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Holden Calais. (350 Nm). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Holden Calais. 2010 Holden Calais has automatic transmission and 1999 Bentley Arnage has manual transmission. 1999 Bentley Arnage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Holden Calais will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Bentley Arnage 2010 Holden Calais
Make Bentley Holden
Model Arnage Calais
Year Released 1999 2010
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4398 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 350 HP 278 HP
Torque 570 Nm 350 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Fuel Consumption Overall 20.6 L/100km 9.3 L/100km


 

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