2000 Bentley Arnage vs. 1998 BMW 740
To start off, 2000 Bentley Arnage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 740 would be higher. Both 2000 Bentley Arnage and 1998 BMW 740 are equipped with a 4,398 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Arnage (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1998 BMW 740. (286 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 354 kg more than 1998 BMW 740. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Bentley Arnage (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 740. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Arnage | 1998 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 740 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1968 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 95 L |
