2000 Bentley Arnage vs. 2005 Opel Astra
To start off, 2005 Opel Astra is newer by 5 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 253 more horse power than 2005 Opel Astra. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1212 kg more than 2005 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 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 2000 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Opel Astra, 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, 2000 Bentley Arnage (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Astra. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Arnage | 2005 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Bentley | Opel |
| Model | Arnage | Astra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1110 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 52 L |
