2001 Bentley Arnage vs. 1992 BMW 540
To start off, 2001 Bentley Arnage is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 540 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 120 more horse power than 1992 BMW 540. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 540. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 864 kg more than 1992 BMW 540. 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 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 540. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Arnage | 1992 BMW 540 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Arnage | 540 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1721 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |