1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 2012 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2012 Nissan Murano 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 (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Murano. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 694 kg more than 2012 Nissan Murano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Bentley Arnage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Murano, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 510 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Murano. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 2012 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Bentley | Nissan |
| Model | Arnage | Murano |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1826 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 82 L |
