1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 2013 Audi A4
To start off, 2013 Audi A4 is newer by 14 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) has 187 more horse power than 2013 Audi A4. (208 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 790 kg more than 2013 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A4 will offer significantly more control. 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 485 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A4. (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 2013 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Bentley | Audi |
| Model | Arnage | A4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4703 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1436 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2808 mm |
