2001 Bentley Arnage vs. 1996 Renault Clio

To start off, 2001 Bentley Arnage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Renault Clio 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) has 152 more horse power than 1996 Renault Clio. (250 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 935 kg more than 1996 Renault Clio. 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) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Clio. (407 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Clio. 2001 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1996 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 1996 Renault Clio 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.

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