2001 Bentley Arnage vs. 1990 BMW 316

To start off, 2001 Bentley Arnage is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 316 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Arnage (402 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1505 kg more than 1990 BMW 316. 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, 2001 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 694 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316. 2001 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Bentley Arnage 1990 BMW 316
Make Bentley BMW
Model Arnage 316
Year Released 2001 1990
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 1596 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 402 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 835 Nm 141 Nm
Torque RPM 2150 RPM 4250 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2585 kg 1080 kg
Vehicle Length 5650 mm 4330 mm
Vehicle Width 2130 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 3120 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 70 L


 

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