2000 Bentley Arnage vs. 1997 Nissan 400 R
To start off, 2000 Bentley Arnage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan 400 R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan 400 R would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan 400 R (400 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2000 Bentley Arnage. (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 400 R should accelerate faster than 2000 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 772 kg more than 1997 Nissan 400 R.
Because 1997 Nissan 400 R is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 400 R 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, 2000 Bentley Arnage (570 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan 400 R. (471 Nm). This means 2000 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan 400 R.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Arnage | 1997 Nissan 400 R | |
| Make | Bentley | Nissan |
| Model | Arnage | 400 R |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 471 Nm |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 318 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2720 mm |
