2001 Bentley Arnage vs. 1996 BMW M3
To start off, 2001 Bentley Arnage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW M3 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 74 more horse power than 1996 BMW M3. (328 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 953 kg more than 1996 BMW M3. 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 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW M3. (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Arnage | 1996 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | M3 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 63 L |
