1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 GMC Savana
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana 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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Arnage (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2012 GMC Savana. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 439 kg more than 1999 Bentley Arnage.
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 GMC Savana (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Bentley Arnage. (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Bentley Arnage. 2012 GMC Savana 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. 2012 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 2012 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Bentley | GMC |
| Model | Arnage | Savana |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 2761 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 117 L |
