1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 2011 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2011 BMW 1 Series is newer by 12 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 60 more horse power than 2011 BMW 1 Series. (335 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 1 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 995 kg more than 2011 BMW 1 Series. 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 385 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 1 Series. (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 1 Series.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Arnage | 2011 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Arnage | 1 Series |
Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4374 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2659 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 53 L |