2001 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 407 is newer by 7 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1170 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 407.
Because 2001 Bentley Arnage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Peugeot 407, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 645 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 407. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 407. 2001 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2008 Peugeot 407 has manual transmission. 2008 Peugeot 407 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 | 2008 Peugeot 407 | |
Make | Bentley | Peugeot |
Model | Arnage | 407 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 835 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 66 L |