1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 13 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 39 more horse power than 2012 BMW 335. (311 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 335.
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, 2012 BMW 335 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Bentley Arnage. (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Bentley Arnage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 335 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 57 L |
