2000 Bentley Arnage vs. 2000 BMW Z3

To start off, both 2000 Bentley Arnage and 2000 BMW Z3 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Arnage (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2000 BMW Z3. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 917 kg more than 2000 BMW Z3. 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 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW Z3. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW Z3.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Bentley Arnage 2000 BMW Z3
Make Bentley BMW
Model Arnage Z3
Year Released 2000 2000
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4398 cc 2990 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 350 HP 229 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5900 RPM
Torque 570 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.7 mm 89.6 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 240 km/hour 250 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.8 seconds 6 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2322 kg 1405 kg
Vehicle Length 5650 mm 4030 mm
Vehicle Width 2130 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2450 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 94 L 51 L


 

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