2001 Bentley Arnage vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Arnage 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 147 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 980 kg more than 2007 BMW 330. 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 535 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330. 2001 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 330 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 | 2007 BMW 330 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Arnage | 330 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 63 L |