2000 Bentley Arnage vs. 2003 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2003 Nissan 350Z is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bentley Arnage would be higher. 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 85 more horse power than 2003 Nissan 350Z. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 832 kg more than 2003 Nissan 350Z. 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 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Arnage | 2003 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Bentley | Nissan |
Model | Arnage | 350Z |
Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 81.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
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 | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 76 L |