1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 2013 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2013 Nissan Maxima 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 (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Maxima. (286 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 701 kg more than 2013 Nissan Maxima. 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, 2013 Nissan Maxima, 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 (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Maxima. (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 2013 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Bentley | Nissan |
| Model | Arnage | Maxima |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1621 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4843 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1467 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 76 L |
