2001 Bentley Arnage vs. 2009 BMW 320
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 8 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 261 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320.
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 645 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Arnage | 2009 BMW 320 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Arnage | 320 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 63 L |